Packaging Specialist

at  Blackbook Executive

• Food manufacturer
• Agile, growing business who are innovative, collaborative and well-respected
• Flexibility with days and hours

THE ROLE

The Packaging Specialist/ Technologist role is newly created and has arisen due to an growth within the business. This new role reports to the Head of Innovation. In this role you will be required to lead, coordinate and successfully deliver packaging projects.

Your key responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Identify new materials and processes to meet sustainability requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement such as processes.
• Coordinate and conduct trials.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including operations, marketing, procurement, innovation, sales and suppliers.
• Manage and lead packaging projects.
• Apply APCO sustainable packaging guidelines & ARL logos across all projects.
• Use of PREP tool
• Prepare business reports including annual APCO report.
• Provide support and troubleshoot any issues that may arise within the plant related to packaging.
• Provide and support machine operators with technical support and training.

To be successful in this role, you will have;

• 5+ years experience within a food manufacturing organisation
• Experience in process and mechanical maintenance of packaging equipment
• Sound working knowledge of laws, regulations and APCO requirements
• A creative and innovative person to bring new ideas to the business
• Ability to lead and manage significant projects
• Strong communication skills and experience dealing with a variety of stakeholder