Packaging Technologist
hace 13 días
Coventry
Location: Coventry Salary: £35,000 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm Are you a Packaging Technologist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global food manufacturer and play a key role in shaping packaging development for well-known consumer products. You’ll support the NPD and Packaging teams to drive innovation, quality, and efficiency across a wide range of packaging formats - while working closely with design houses, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. What you’ll be doing: • Managing relationships with design houses and supporting the development of best-practice packaging solutions., • Briefing artworks, maintaining cutter guides, coordinating redesign projects and managing film changeovers on site., • Supporting the NPD process—packaging trials, transit testing, and managing print timelines from FTP through to site introduction., • Providing day-to-day packaging support to Operations and QA teams., • Building knowledge of packaging materials to improve line efficiency and product performance., • Ensuring all existing packaging is compliant, fit for purpose and supported by accurate electronic specifications., • Delivering cost-saving and rationalisation projects., • Building strong supplier relationships and keeping up to date with industry trends, materials, and competitor insights. Key challenges you’ll tackle: • Solving operational packaging quality issues., • Supporting NPD launches when equipment or materials present challenges., • Balancing quality, cost, and technical feasibility in packaging development., • Managing artwork and print requirements within tight deadlines., • Identifying correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs., • Addressing legal or technical issues related to packaging or print. What we’re looking for: • Degree-level education (Packaging qualification ideal)., • Strong background in NPD packaging within food manufacturing., • Experience working with artwork, packaging materials, and print processes., • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment., • Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset., • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with occasional travel required. Why apply? You’ll have the opportunity to influence packaging development for a major food brand, work on exciting new projects launching in 2026, and build relationships across the industry. If you’re passionate about packaging innovation and looking for a role with real impact - this is an excellent move.