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Packaging Technology Manager

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 14 Chwefror 2025
Cyflog: £47,000 i £69,000 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 15 Mawrth 2025
Lleoliad: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0JY
Gweithio o bell: Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos
Cwmni: Manpower UK Limited
Math o swydd: Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd: BBBH396992_1739447500

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Our international client based in Felling Gateshead is looking for a Packaging Technology Manager. They will be responsible for managing & delivering the best packaging solutions across the region and Business Units, ensuring production and distribution throughout the supply chain.

  • Hours - Monday to Friday - between 8am to 5pm 36.25 hours
  • Location - Felling Gateshead and Travel to Europe
  • Hourly rate - £47 to £69k - depending on experience
  • Duration - 12 months fixed term contract



Key Responsibilities

  • Managing & optimising the packaging portfolio with product management, procurement, manufacturing & suppliers
  • Drive harmonisation and standardisation of packaging portfolio working with all relevant functions considering business requirements
  • Manage packaging quality by working with suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and commercial on basis of specifications. Arrange and coordinate compatibility tests and trials for products and packs.
  • Provide 2nd line technical support, working with local packaging technologists, when issues arise and liaise with relevant functions and suppliers and perform root cause analyses and provide solutions.
  • Ensure packs meet sustainability standards and requirements
  • Drive for Value Engineering/cost savings related to the packaging portfolio
  • Lead projects within their own discipline and/or participates in relevant projects
  • Understand relevant manufacturing capabilities and requirements for filling and packaging lines (incl. artwork & secondary packaging).
  • Manage packaging improvements driving operational excellence resulting in production at lowest cost and across sites
  • Master data maintenance according to standard formats and guidelines



Key Requirements

  • A BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in System/Packaging Science, Technical Engineering or Material Design
  • At least 5 years relevant packaging experience working in a manufacturing environment, with a packaging supplier, packaging procurement or relevant R&D.
  • Experience with defining & managing a packaging portfolio understanding specifications, functional requirements, product/packaging compatibility, manufacturing and logistics.
  • Experience with packaging quality management across the supply chain, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
  • Has good knowledge and experience in engineering disciplines (e.g. Chemical or Mechanical)
  • Understands implications around sustainability and compliance regulations on packaging
  • Self-starter with strong organisational skills and structured approach
  • Cross functional mindset with ability to work with various functions ie. Marketing, R&D, Procurement, suppliers, etc.
  • Project management experience and capabilities to lead a project
  • Having worked in a multinational environment with sensitivity to different cultural behaviours
  • Working at a regional level supporting more sites and willing to travel
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Fluent in English



Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • 33 days holiday accrual including Bank Holidays
  • Discounted family days
  • Company Pension contributions