131 Packaging jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is a dynamic, market-leading and global employer of choice within the FMCG sector and, accordingly, they offer the most talented employees an opportunity for personal development that is unsurpassed.

In this role you will be leading the packaging development team, developing and implementing new processes and packaging solutions, ensuring robust technical leadership and project delivery.

The Job

The main aim of the role is to develop and implement packaging solutions to drive the growth agenda for the business. The job holder will deliver packaging solutions (to work holistically with product), based on sustainable technologies. As a packaging development manager, the job holder is accountable for driving the activities through the business from lead prototype to implementation. They will also be required to build a strong internal supply and demand network and an evolving external supplier base, sharing their ideas, knowledge and expertise.

The person

You will have a proven track record of hands-on project management and delivery in packaging development, ideally with experience of line management. You will have a sound technical knowledge of packaging technologies, functional packaging and manufacturing processes. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills with proven ability and aptitude to apply technical knowledge within a commercial environment.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking to further their career. If you are interested and have a proven track record of success, we would like to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our UK LAVAZZA Professional business located in Basingstoke, North Hampshire.

Why LAVAZZA Professional?

Lavazza Professional is the Business-to-business (B2B) arm of Lavazza Group. As a global coffee business, we have grown over the last 120 years from a small Italian artisanal company to be an industrial giant. We remain family owned and our passion for quality coffee is coupled with a spirit of entrepreneurship, defined by innovation and a sense of responsibility. In the Lavazza Group we are committed to build a better world, one coffee at a time. We offer products of superior quality, obtained through a sustainable model based on innovation, passion and expertise.

At Lavazza Professional, our goal is to fuel workplace productivity and wellness, proudly serving premium Lavazza coffee from our Multi-drink and Barista Collection systems, our industry leading, versatile office coffee and vending technologies offer tailored options to fit any workspace, any size of business and any industry.

As a company, we have a profound commitment to Sustainability and are proud to announce our “Roadmap to Zero” to completely neutralise the Group’s carbon footprint by the end of 2030. You can be proud to join a company dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and employee development.

The Package –

Competitive salary plus annual bonus scheme

Car allowance

Well Being Package

Company Pension

Private Medical cover

Life assurance

Generous benefit package

The role – Packaging Development Manager

Key Activities:

Team Leadership

Leading the packaging development team, in the development and implementation of packaging and processes. Ensuring the team is appropriately resourced, motivated and is aligned to evolving business priorities. Managing role lifecycle of direct reports and growing the competencies to support the delivery of the business strategy.

Technical Leadership

Accountable for technical leadership of the Packaging & Process team. Ensuring packaging solutions (NPD or CI) are consumer led, robustly validated and delivered through a smooth transition into manufacturing.

Responsible for processes (including trials, industrialization) which enable smooth transition of new products (food & pack) into production.

Accountable for the building and maintenance of robust technical specifications aligned with regulatory and quality requirements and business sustainability goals.

Project Delivery

Provides packaging & process technical guidance on projects to influence technical feasibility, approach and timeline.

Responsible for the delivery of projects to agreed timeline, budget and scope. Effectively identifying and mitigating risks to project delivery.

Ensuring accurate and appropriate alignment with relevant teams within LPRO, ECS and HQ with strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills.

Responsible for artwork management including external resource required for artwork production.

Supply Continuity

To manage continuity of supply for existing packaging & processes and identify and instigate changes to improve cost of goods, current product performance and/or process capability.

Skills and Qualifications:

An Appropriate qualification is required

Excellent command of English

Proven track record of hands – on multi-project management and delivery in packaging development

Line management abilities to coach, develop and grow associates

Sound technical knowledge of packaging technologies, functional packaging and manufacturing processes

Evidence of leading and delivering large technical work programs with a cross functional team

Strong ability to understand, interpret and challenge effectively the analysis of data presented by internal associates and external suppliers/consultants

Strong communication skills and influencing skills

Proven ability and aptitude to apply technical knowledge within a commercial environment

The successful candidate will have to complete background checks which may include a DBS check. All applicants must be located within the UK due to the recruitment and interview process.

The right to work must be in place as we cannot offer sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Company description:

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and .

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Job Description: Job Level Descriptor:

• Performs defined assignments in the entry level of the technical leadership career band

• Typically requires a college or university degree and has conceptual knowledge of theories, principles and practices

• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, uses existing procedures and practical knowledge to solve problems

• Works independently and receives instruction, guidance and direction with general supervision

• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices

Job Family Group:

R&D

Delivers value and growth by driving product quality, assuring consumer safety and promoting efficiency based on robust science while developing consumer-relevant products, process and packaging.

Job Family:

Packaging Design

Roles which fuel the innovation pipeline (build, expand and disrupt core innovation), identifying and translating consumer, shopper and customer insights into key quality attributes (KQA) and desirable packaging taken from first prototype through to industrial production. Custodians of brand technical knowledge and accountable for ensuring KQA are set and maintained during change projects (raws, process or continuous improvement).

Packaging Design Engineering

Packaging Design Engineering focuses on designing and developing product packaging (e.g., boxes, cartons, bottles, plastic wraps and other containers) including:

•Designing and constructing new packaging or improvements to existing packaging; testing, analysing, and selecting materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness

•Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes

•Designing process(s) to manufacture packaging; overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of packaging machinery, systems, and processes to ensure optimal performance

•Designing quality assurance/control processes and procedures into packaging design which may include compliance with specific technical and regulatory standards related to product packaging

Location: Slough, UK (Hybrid: 1 day per week in the Slough office)

Day Rate: Up to 185 per day (Dependant on Experience)

Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

We're looking for a proactive Packaging Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D) team on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Slough. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with foundational technical knowledge to contribute to innovation and quality assurance within product packaging.

This position offers a hybrid working model , requiring you to be in the Slough office just one day per week .

The role operates within the Packaging Design function, which is crucial for driving our innovation pipeline - from initial prototype concepts to full industrial production. You'll be a key part of the team ensuring that our packaging meets essential quality attributes and safety standards.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for the technical development and implementation of our product packaging solutions. Your tasks will include:

• Design & Development: Creating and improving packaging designs (e.g., cartons, bottles, films) and selecting appropriate materials based on performance, cost-efficiency, and durability.

• Prototyping & Testing: Aiding in the design, testing, and modification of packaging prototypes.

• Process Engineering: Developing efficient manufacturing processes for packaging components.

• Machinery Oversight: Ensuring the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of packaging machinery and systems for optimal performance.

• Quality Assurance: Integrating quality control procedures into the design process to ensure compliance with relevant technical and regulatory standards.

• A college or university degree in a relevant field.

• Conceptual understanding of relevant theories and practices.

• The ability to work independently on structured assignments, using existing procedures and practical knowledge to solve difficult but routine problems.

• The capacity to receive and act on general instruction, guidance, and direction.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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