Packaging Technologist

DPS Group; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Packaging Technologist in Kerry to lead the introduction of new packaging materials for launches and revisions. You will coordinate packaging specs, prepare technical contracts, and ensure on-time delivery to production and logistics.

The role requires a 3rd level technical qualification, 3+ years in manufacturing (pharma preferred), and experience with SAP, Trackwise, ADMS, and artwork management systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in manufacturing, preferably pharma/healthcare.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification; Six Sigma certified an advantage.
• Engineering/Technical qualification desirable or relevant pharma experience.
• Experience with Eqms/Trackwise, ADMS and artwork management systems.
• Strong MS Office skills and systems capability.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate introduction of new or revised packaging materials.
• Deliver approved materials on time to production lines.
• Procure materials efficiently and ensure finished product delivery to logistics.
• Support SAP activities to improve Supply Chain efficiency.
• Prepare GMP documentation: BOMs, IPS, SOPs, WIs, change controls.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Engineering/Scientific/Technical qualification

Tools

SAP

Trackwise

ADMS

Artwork management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Packaging Technologist - Kerry

Reporting to the Supply Chain Co-ordinator the successful Packaging Technologist will be qualified with a 3rd Level Engineering/Scientific/Technical Qualification with a Lean Six Sigma qualification, Six Sigma certified an advantage.

The successful Packaging Technologist will have 3+ years experience in the Manufacturing environment preferably in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.

Engineering/Technical Qualification desirable or relevant experience working in a Pharma environment., Eqms/ Trackwise, ADMS, Artwork Management systems. All Microsoft Office applications & strong systems capability.

Duties will include:

• Delivery of approved materials on time to production lines.
• Efficient procurement of materials.
• Delivery of finished product to logistics function.
• Co-ordinate introduction of revised or new packaging materials.
• Support SAP activities to make Supply Chain more efficient.
• Support Business Interests in SAP Projects.

Main Function of Job:

• Co-ordinate the introduction of new/revised packaging materials for launches or revisions of products.
• Develop specifications and technical contracts for the procurement of packaging Materials. Provide technical packaging expertise to other departments.
• Implement Packaging Materials changes to ensure launch timelines are met and Materials revisions are introduced in a timely manner as per BLUE Artwork management system.
• Prepare artwork/proofs and technical contracts.
• Communicate timeframes with Labelling Management, Production, QA/ QC, and other departments.
• Develop new Packaging materials/specifications when required for existing and new vendors of Packaging Materials
• Prepare Master data changes where required for SAP
• Preparation of GMP documentation: BOMs, IPS, SOPs, WIs, Eqms/ Trackwise: Vendor Complaints, Change Controls, Non-Conformance
• Support SAP master data creation via Implementation reports, managing QM notifications for product launches.
• Support Update Recipe & Production Version details as required. Co-ordinate accordingly with Master Data Management (MDM) colleagues.

Arcadis is an Equal Opportunities Employer.