Packaging Technology Manager

International Procurement and Logistics Limited; Ackton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days annual leave (incl. 8 bank hol

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance 4x base salary

Health & wellbeing support access

Job summary

International Procurement and Logistics Limited (IPL) seeks a Manager - Packaging Technology to lead onsite Packaging and Print initiatives across IPL sites and Asda. You will manage artwork amendments, packaging specifications, supplier liaison and NPD packaging formats, ensuring food contact packaging compliance and cost-efficient solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of packaging materials, testing standards, and regulatory requirements (EPR, RAM, PPWR), with experience in High Risk

Qualifications

• Experience of BRC/IOP certification for packaging.
• Packaging auditing experience.
• Science degree or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of packaging materials (plastic, paper, aluminium etc).
• Knowledge of packaging testing standards and equipment.
• Ability to identify and implement strategic packaging initiatives.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements relating to packaging (EPR, RAM, PPWR).
• Knowledge of packaging machinery standards and efficiencies (ideal).
• Experience of working in High Risk Food Contact Environments (ideal).

Responsibilities

• IPL lead and responsibility for artwork amend process.
• Coordinate printer/cutter/recycling detail for briefed projects.
• Development and maintenance of all packaging specifications for the business.
• Escalation point for packaging anomalies and non-conformances.
• Key technical liaison with all packaging suppliers and compliance with Asda Material Policy.
• Key Technical liaison for factory packaging specifications and technical data sheets.
• Key packaging technical liaison with all Site Operations & Engineering teams on factory packaging trails & machinery settings
• Leading the selection and specification of all new packaging formats in the NPD process.
• Complete due diligence to ensure all food contact packaging is suitable for contact with food.
• Maintenance of packaging weights database.
• Responsible for bringing new material opportunities to the business, to improve cost/efficiency/service levels to achieve required strategic aims
• Pallet Optimisation and Packaging design
• Lead compliance and reporting for EPR across IPL, Forza & Kober manufacturing sites

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Dynamic Onsite Commercial Team at IPL and Asda!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Manager - Packaging Technology to become a vital part of our onsite Packaging and Print Team at IPL and Asda. If you are passionate about Packaging and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Position Details:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm
• Location: The primary base for this role will be across IPL sites in Normanton as well as Asda House in Leeds (travel across other group sites will also be required on an ad hoc basis)
• Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• IPL lead and responsibility for artwork amend process.
• Coordinate printer/cutter/recycling detail for briefed projects.
• Development and maintenance of all packaging specifications for the business.
• Escalation point for packaging anomalies and non-conformances.
• Key technical liaison with all packaging suppliers and compliance with Asda Material Policy.
• Key Technical liaison for factory packaging specifications and technical data sheets.
• Key packaging technical liaison with all Site Operations & Engineering teams on factory packaging trails & machinery settings
• Leading the selection and specification of all new packaging formats in the NPD process.
• Complete due diligence to ensure all food contact packaging is suitable for contact with food.
• Maintenance of packaging weights database.
• Responsible for bringing new material opportunities to the business, to improve cost/efficiency/service levels to achieve required strategic aims
• Pallet Optimisation and Packaging design
• Lead compliance and reporting for EPR across IPL, Forza & Kober manufacturing sites

What are we looking for?

• Experience of BRC/IOP certification for packaging.
• Packaging auditing experience.
• Science degree or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of packaging materials (plastic, paper, aluminium etc).
• Knowledge of packaging testing standards and equipment.
• Ability to identify and implement strategic packaging initiatives.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements relating to packaging (EPR, RAM, PPWR).
• Knowledge of packaging machinery standards and efficiencies (ideal)
• Experience of working in High Risk Food Contact Environments (ideal)

What's in it for you?

At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15% Asda In-store Discount
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
• Help@hand- Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
• Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
• Asda Pet Insurance discount– Up to 10% Discount
• Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
• Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
• Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
• Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
• Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.

About Us

Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!