Packaging Technologist: Own Development & Innovation

gap personnel; South Tawton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

gap personnel is seeking a Packaging Technologist to own packaging development for branded and retailer own-label products, driving sustainability, cost and performance improvements.

You will manage packaging data, specifications, supplier relationships, and coordinate artwork approvals, supporting lifecycle from concept to launch.

This role offers exposure across technical, procurement, production and NPD teams within a growing food manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within packaging, technical or food manufacturing.
• A good understanding of packaging materials and specifications.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several projects and changing priorities.
• Confident communication across multiple departments.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Competent Microsoft Office and general IT skills.
• Collaborative and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging throughout the complete product lifecycle.
• Develop, review and maintain accurate packaging specifications.
• Lead packaging development for new products, packaging changes and improvement projects.
• Coordinate artwork approvals and ensure First Time Production dates are achieved.
• Producing and maintaining palletisation data and transport configurations.
• Completing Valpak and Extended Producer Responsibility reporting.
• Ensuring packaging complies with relevant legislation, customer requirements and internal standards.
• Coordinating transit testing to confirm packaging suitability throughout the supply chain.
• Supporting shelf-life testing for new products and packaging materials.
• Working with production and engineering teams to complete factory packaging trials.
• Maintaining the approved packaging supplier list and approval process.
• Liaising with printers and submitting approved cutter guides for artwork.
• Attending pre-production meetings with printers and retail customers.
• Completing packaging information within final customer product specifications.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, sustainability, efficiency and cost.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

IT skills

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Packaging/food science qualification

Tools

Valpak

Job description

gap personnel is seeking a Packaging Technologist to own packaging development for branded and retailer own-label products, driving sustainability, cost and performance improvements.

You will manage packaging data, specifications, supplier relationships, and coordinate artwork approvals, supporting lifecycle from concept to launch.

This role offers exposure across technical, procurement, production and NPD teams within a growing food manufacturer.