Packaging Technologist – Cosmetics & Skincare - South West England - £40k - £50k basic + benefits

Harrison Scott Associates; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Scott Associates is looking for a Packaging Technologist in West Valley City, Utah, specializing in cosmetics and skincare. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen to improve packaging processes. Key responsibilities include supporting component testing, managing cross-functional expectations, and overseeing project management related to packaging initiatives. Candidates should possess knowledge of component manufacture, materials, and sustainability practices, ensuring effective delivery within budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge combined with commercial acumen.
• Proven record in packaging technology.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging technician with component testing.
• Source packaging with commercial and sustainable awareness.
• Manage packaging expectations cross-functionally.
• Co-ordinate line trials and PR runs according to CPA.
• Clear communication on project status updates.

Skills

Knowledge of component manufacture

Understanding of materials and applications

Technical expertise

Cross-functional communication

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Technologist – Cosmetics & Skincare

We are searching for a packaging technologist with strong technical knowledge combined with commercial acumen to join a leading cosmetics and skin care products company.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a good knowledge of component manufacture and decoration. With a proven record in packaging technology, you must have a strong understanding of materials and applications.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the packaging technician with component testing
• Source of packaging with commercial and sustainable awareness and assess through feasibility process with production team(s)
• Work cross functionally through the business and manage packaging expectations where necessary
• Attendance of print passes and first production runs as required to support the business
• Liaise with the quality team to fully investigate issues and complaints, setting standards and technical input to non conformance process as required
• Responsible for project management of key business initiatives from a packaging technical and commercial aspect
• Deliver cost saving and cost avoidance strategies to support the Buying and production teams
• Co-ordination of line trials and PR runs in line with the CPA
• Artwork briefs and artwork approvals
• Creation of component and packing specifications
• Awareness of costs and budgets and advise the Senior Packaging Manager of costs outside of budget
• Clear, concise communication on project status updates
• Ability to assess challenges and identify solutions
• Communicate effectively to all areas of the business and feed into commercial paperwork for business sign off
• Awareness of innovation and working with the sustainability team to deliver business initiatives
• Work with the team on continuous improvements with ways of working, processes and documentation
• Supplying packaging waste information
• Ability to provide technical expertise to the business
• Attend supplier meetings and support the Buying team from a technical perspective