Packaging Technologist: Trials, Specs & Sustainability

Gap Personnel; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel are recruiting a Packaging Technologist in Devon to own packaging across branded and retailer own-label products. You will manage specifications, data and development projects ensuring packaging is compliant, commercially viable, sustainable and fit for purpose.

The role involves collaborating with Technical, NPD, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Sales and Marketing to support launches, trials, artwork approvals, supplier development and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging technology or related technical role.
• Good understanding of packaging materials and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Develop, review and maintain accurate packaging specifications.
• Maintain Master Product Data Sheets and associated technical documentation.
• Lead packaging development for new products, packaging changes and improvement projects.
• Evaluate packaging materials based on suitability, sustainability, functionality and cost.
• Coordinate factory packaging trials and transit testing.
• Work with NPD on shelf-life testing for new products and packaging materials.
• Manage artwork approvals, cutter guides and First Time Production deadlines.
• Complete Valpak and Extended Producer Responsibility reporting.
• Maintain accurate palletisation and transport configuration data.
• Ensure packaging complies with relevant legislation, customer requirements and internal standards.
• Complete packaging information for customer product specifications.
• Develop relationships with packaging suppliers, printers and retailer customers.
• Maintain the approved packaging supplier list and supplier approval process.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging performance, sustainability, efficiency and cost.

Skills

Packaging technology

Food manufacturing

Project management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gap Personnel are recruiting a Packaging Technologist in Devon to own packaging across branded and retailer own-label products. You will manage specifications, data and development projects ensuring packaging is compliant, commercially viable, sustainable and fit for purpose.

The role involves collaborating with Technical, NPD, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Sales and Marketing to support launches, trials, artwork approvals, supplier development and ongoing improvements.