Packaging Technologist
- Recruiter
- Branded Food Manufacturer
- Location
- Lancashire
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 29 Nov 2014
- Closes
- 27 Dec 2014
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Packaging Technologist Location: Greater Manchester / Lancashire Salary to GBP35,000 pa + Benefits depending on experience The Company One of Europe's most revered manufacturers and a producer of highly visible food brands. An outstanding opportunity is now available for a Packaging professional to play a key role in developing and delivering packaging innovations seen as key to the success of the business. The Role Accountabilities of this role include leading and co-ordinating Packaging Development, using creativity and packaging knowledge to deliver new packaging concepts and functional packaging designs. There will be a requirement to co-ordinate packaging projects from initial brief through to implementation, and liaise with UK and International colleagues. The jobholder will develop strong relationships with packaging suppliers and design agencies to develop innovative and challenging solutions including prototype concepts. The Packaging Technologist will work as part of cross-functional NPD teams and co-ordinate Factory related packaging problems liaising with third party packaging manufacturers. One of the main goals of the Packaging function is to develop Consumer and Customer 'friendly' innovations, and as such the Packaging Technologist appointed will have experience of 'consumer driven' design of consumer packaged goods. The Person Applicants may possess a Packaging Technology qualification (Institute of Packaging Diploma) or a relevant degree, combined with experience of Developing Packaging within a FMCG / Manufacturing setting. Packaging experience in areas such as Food, Beverage, Packaging Materials, Toiletries, Personal Care, Home Cleaning, Medical, or Other Consumer Products Manufacturing environment would be highly relevant. Ref 1608 The Salary offered is dependent on experience from GBP28,000 to GBP35,000 pa + Excellent Benefits This vacancy is commutable from Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Cheshire