Packaging Technology Manager - Midlands - £37-45k Basic + benefits

Leading a team of packaging technologists and artwork administrators, you will drive the identification of optimised packaging solutions that underpin the future of products globally. You will develop new products in line with launch plans, building key relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners and brand colleagues. You will have direct accountability for identifying differentiated packaging solutions and effectively managing all the packaging technical due diligence and in-market compliance associated with ensuring the product meets its cost, performance and quality requirements prior to implementation.

• Science graduate with a minimum of five years experience in packaging development within the FMCG industry.
• Excellent track record of development and delivery of new packaging formats from concept to market.
• Experience developing new tools for components such as injection moulding, injection stretch blow moulding, extrusion blow moulding and associated decoration methods is preferred.
• Extensive external technical network and a proven track record of identifying, developing and delivering new packaging opportunities.
• Ability to work within a multi functional team, effectively building relationships and translating packaging solutions for the wider organisation.
• Applicants must be resident in the United Kingdom and have experience in the print, packaging or paper sectors.