R&D Packaging Specialist

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Wipe Manufacturer is seeking an R&D Packaging Specialist to lead development, validation and implementation for packaging initiatives. You will link Operations, Engineering, Quality and Procurement to ensure compliant and commercially viable solutions for manufacturing.

The role emphasizes project management, strong technical writing and the ability to drive scale-up, trials and regulatory compliance across packaging systems, materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a packaging/ materials science related field or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience with GMP / regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Ability to lead technology transfer and product/process validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation and implementation for new and existing products focusing on packing and packaging.
• Coordinate lab, pilot and production trials and scale-up requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Procurement to deliver viable manufacturing solutions.
• Identify new materials, technologies and opportunities through supplier engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain documentation and provide strong technical writing and reporting.

Skills

Packaging Technology

Materials Science

Polymer Science

Engineering

Project management

Supplier collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Position: R&D Packaging Specialist

Area: Northamptonshire

Salary: £35k - £45k

The Company: Wet Wipe Manufacturer

The Role:

• To lead development, validation and implementation activities for new and existing products, with a focus on packing, packaging, materials, process improvement and wider R&D projects as required.
• Working within R&D, the role provides a technical link between Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and external suppliers, ensuring solutions are compliant, commercially viable and suitable for manufacturing.
• Strong planning, organisational, project management, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative technical solutions and solve technical or operational problems in a structured manner.
• Strong technical writing, documentation and Microsoft Office skills.
• Lead development and technology transfer activities for new and existing products, including product, material, process, packing and packaging workstreams.
• Identify new materials, technologies, processes and innovation opportunities through supplier engagement, trade shows and cross functional collaboration.
• Act as the technical contact for product development activities, materials, processes, specifications, trials and performance requirements.
• Coordinate laboratory, pilot and production trials, validation activities, operational readiness and scale-up requirements.
• Ensure products, materials, processes, packaging systems and documentation meet regulatory, customer, quality and manufacturing requirements.
• Support sustainability, efficiency, troubleshooting, lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve technical, operational and data-related issues, including OOS investigations where required.
• Apply practical and analytical problem-solving to identify effective short and long-term solutions.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, assess risks and report accidents, incidents, near misses or unsafe conditions.
• Operate equipment only within training and competency levels and promote safe working practices at all times.
• Maintain compliance with Company GMP/GLP requirements, quality standards and inspection-ready work areas.

Requirements:

• Degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience would also be beneficial of the following: Flow-wrap manufacturing, polymer technology and raw material manufacturing processes
• Packaging line trials, validation, technology transfer and commercialisation activities
• GMP / regulated manufacturing environments, project management and supplier collaboration
• Training will be providedInnovative, flexible/adaptable, organised and quality aware
• Respectful, courteous, positive, self-motivated, reliable and a team player