Packaging Technologist
Core
Develop innovative and sustainable structural packaging formats for new product development across food and grocery categories while ensuring legal compliance.
Role type
Packaging Technologist (Product Development)
Builds
Structural packaging solutions for NPD projects
Domain
FMCG / Retail / Sustainable Packaging
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Structural packaging design, sustainability strategy implementation, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance (UK/EU legislation), data accuracy management, industry trend analysis
Preferred skills
IOP Diploma in Packaging Technology, FMCG packaging development experience, self-development in packaging technology
Technologies
Packaging specification data systems, EPR/PPWR regulatory frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead development of market-leading structural packaging formats for NPD projects; Lead delivery of Packaging Sustainability Strategy; Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Ensure adherence to packaging policy and legislation; Improve packaging specification data accuracy; Monitor industry trends and technology developments
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3+ years experience)