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2472 Madie Ridges
Boston
MA
+1 (555) 929 3158
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Boston
MA
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+1 (555) 929 3158
Experience
Experience
Chicago, IL
Packaging Technologist
Chicago, IL
Considine LLC
Chicago, IL
Packaging Technologist
- Developing and maintaining specifications for packaging that you have developed and take a part in developing our future potential
- Work with selected suppliers in development work
- Work with European colleagues to develop best practice and harmonized ways of working
- Develop standard practices and processes across the research & development of packaging
- Develop site performance Packaging related metrics and targets
- Creating or reviewing artworks and provide packaging-related inputs
- Identify improvement opportunities of packaging material based on systematic analysis and drive improvement process up to implementation
Phoenix, AZ
R&D Packaging Technologist
Phoenix, AZ
Flatley, O'Reilly and Hand
Phoenix, AZ
R&D Packaging Technologist
- Supporting Gum & Candy factories in developing, testing & implementing packaging solutions, materials and methods which are
- Design, development, testing and implementation of packaging solutions, materials and methods in relation to
- Technical learning – picks up technical things quickly; good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
- New products and line extensions from existing and new supply partners
- Independently plan, lead and manage small to medium approved packaging related projects, requiring varied business interfaces. Projects will be focused on those running at Mondelez plants and third parties supplying Mondelez Europe. Take responsibility for packaging development elements of larger approved projects
- Independently plan, lead and manage small to medium approved packaging related projects, requiring varied business interfaces. Projects will be focused on those running at Mondelez plants and third parties supplying Mondelez Europe. Take responsibility for packaging development elements of larger approved projects -Forge effective working relationships with internal and external partners/stakeholders
- Forge effective working relationships with internal and external partners/stakeholders
present
New York, NY
Senior Packaging Technologist
New York, NY
Gerlach, Macejkovic and Hills
present
New York, NY
Senior Packaging Technologist
present
- To provide support for on-going management of documentation within TPD including the documentation of process improvement
- Work with Packaging Concept Development (PCD) team to ensure a smooth hand over within the gate process
- Participate in the annual performance management program for their direct reports
- Manage projects using current (& future) project management tools & trackers, including an acute awareness of project budgets / spend
- To manage and deliver their own agreed workplan
- Development/Standardisation of specification to ensure productivity, zero defects and adherence to local and international legal & regulatory aspects
- Generate new packaging products; ensure the development and delivery of the new packing material components
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Skills
Skills
- Knowledge of the factors that support the wider factory goals for safety, quality and OEE
- Comfortable with working autonomously but be proactive with sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues
- Good knowledge of injection moulding tooling, its construction and limitations
- Possess excellent communication skills paired with the ability to build and sustain working relationships through influencing and engagement
- Able to negotiate and influence others
- Previous experience and a good understanding of beauty and cosmetic packaging
- Able to demonstrate a clear analytical approach to problem solving
- Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge of the technologies used by our suppliers in the manufacture of cosmetic components
- Knowledge of packaging production processes and the decoration and print processes
- Excellent project management skills
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify and lead packaging productivity projects across all packaging types
- Support new filler initiatives by identifying packaging Best Practice requirements from incoming packaging through to finished product shipment
- Manage change control process to ensure new package and packaging equipment is successfully validated
- Develop and manage technical specifications for new in bound packaging materials, assuring specifications deliver appropriate functionality while conforming to the appropriate regulatory standards
- Liaising with procurement and operations in rolling out Packaging Quality related Best Practice tools
- Proactively assist in resolving packaging design and line issues
- Develop site performance Packaging related metrics and targets
- Bachelor degree in engineering or physical sciences
- Qualification in packaging discipline is desirable
- Experience in food and beverage industry manufacturing and supply chain environment is advantageous
- Excellent working knowledge of quality systems and audit program; and the employment of quality tools for the processing and manufacture of packaging materials
- Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze technical data and translate information into actionable activities
- Drive for results and proven track record on delivering against business objectives on complex projects across multiple functions
- Self-starter and self-motivating with the inherent ability to deal with uncertainty and complexity
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensure that all projects are progressed and results are documented in accordance with the requirements of Technical Readiness and results attached to the product dossier
- Support all areas within the factory to achieve common goals (OEE / TAL etc)
- Ensure that Logistics data is available and that actions that are agreed with central coding are acted upon
- Be a technical expert to business customers & partners
- Ensure that the defined testing & approval procedures are followed, and that any deviations are agreed with TPD Director
- Approve drawings & artworks; compile & issue component & finish good specifications
- Industry experience (minimum 2 years Cosmetic / Beauty)
- Ideally educated to Degree/HNC/IOP packaging diploma level
- A clear & concise communicator
- Is logical, pragmatic & process driven
- Able to demonstrate a clear analytical approach to problem solving
- Advanced level of Word, Excel and MS Project knowledge
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Senior Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify the need for, and manage the execution of, Line Trials
- Ensure that all the factory requirements are satisfied on completion of a final line trial
- Ensure that Logistics data is available, accurate and on time and that actions that are agreed with central coding are acted upon
- Manage projects using current (& future) project management tools & trackers, including an acute awareness of project budgets / spend
- Manage, & be accountable for, the delivery of non-MAF projects
- Ensure that the defined testing & approval procedures are followed, and that any deviations are agreed with TPD Manager
- Ensure that all TPD issues are communicated effectively andthat the latest technologies are used as an aid to communication#
- Ensure that the project timeline are respeted and any deviations are reported to the TPD manager
- To continuously challenge suppliers to improve methods and innovate with new technologies
- Ensure defined quality boundaries are agreed on new projects
- Ensure that Coty is complaint with European Directive for Environment compliance on packaging, capturing packaging material data for al porducts developed in or via the Ashford facility, identifying data management collation for waste declaration, providing data calculations for the annual waste data submission
- To provide support for on-going management of documentation within TPD including the documentation of process improvement
- To support finished goods and components post launch phase until obsolescence including providing feedback to packaging Technologists on ongoing performance issues in order to apply learning on forward developments, support quality engineers in investigation and resolution of line issues where TPD support is required to challenge current specifications, provide support to for cross value stream projects to include ancillary packaging changes and to support procurement in ongoing supplier management including resourcing
- Participate in the induction process as required
- Participate to the recruitment process of Technical Packaging Technologist level
- Assist with the integration process of all new employees
- Manage their team to ensure all employees receive the adequate training and development to cope with job requirements, evolution, business needs and personal development
- Participate in the annual performance management program for their direct reports
- To support the running of the TPD laboratory within the framework of Health & Safety and Hygiene. This will include the management of any individual entering the laboratory to include the Packaging Technologists and nay subcontractors, service engineers
- Industry experience (minimum 4 years Cosmetic / Beauty)
- Demonstrates experience in the technologies typically used within Coty sphere of influence
- Knowledge of the factors that support the wider factory goals for safety, quality and OEE
- Excellent and proven project management skills
- A clear & concise communicator at all levels of the organisation
- Able to negotiate and influence others
- Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge of the technologies used by our suppliers in the manufacture of cosmetic components
- Good knowledge of injection moulding tooling, its construction and limitations
- Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge of all printing processes used within the cosmetics industry
- Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge of the impact of packaging design on the equipment as used with Coty
- Have experience in or have knowledge of machinery used in the filling of cosmetic components
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Senior Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead the packaging development initiatives across the categories
- Championing packaging innovation – develop concepts to show new packaging formats, materials & technologies
- Generate new packaging products; ensure the development and delivery of the new packing material components
- Enhance shelf presence and demand of products through creating a pack design that expresses the nature of the product and superiority
- Reduce the cost of the product packaging for current products
- Supporting sites and problem solving with technical packaging challenges at all manufacturing sites for all packing material related issues
- Managing the short term & long term innovation process for packaging
- Planning, organising and conducting packaging/production trials
- Involvement in the commissioning of new packaging equipment and packing lines
- Develop standard practices and processes
- Development/Standardisation of specification to ensure productivity, zero defects and adherence to local and international legal & regulatory aspects
- Reporting to Product & Process Implementation Lead
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject – essential
- Proven experience in Food packaging environment – essential
- Strong knowledge of packaging processes – essential
- Effective communications skills both verbal and written – essential
- Demonstrate high attention to detail – essential
- Knowledge of printing processes, materials and equipment’s used to ensure packaging meets all standards – essential
- Experience working on New Product Development projects designing and development of new packaging components, tooling and cost reduction initiatives – essential
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify improvement opportunities of packaging material based on systematic analysis and drive improvement process up to implementation
- Lead packaging material development projects with adequate project management timelines, whilst involving relevant stakeholders from R&D, AG, suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality
- Establish and implement processes ensuring that technical expertise and specifications are shared between all stakeholders
- Provide operational support in case of dysfunctions
- Graduate degree in packaging technology or equivalent
- A 1st experience in packaging project management is a must have
- Background or previous experience in Materials Sciences would be as strong asset
- Fluent in English or French, German would be an plus
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Senior Technical Global Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- A self-starting mentality and pro-active approach
- Excellent Project leadership skills and experience
- A strong analytical ability to create meaningful connections from disparate singular variables
- Tenacity and strong leadership skills
- Strong understanding of Packaging both technically and its role in the Marketing Mix
- An ability to deal with ambiguity and manage risks
- A creative approach to problem solving
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Junior Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Packaging Diploma/Packaging engineer
- Understanding packaging specifications
- Understanding food contact requirements for packaging materials
- Analytical thinking & proactive continuous improvement (DMAIC)
- Good interpersonal relationship & excellent team-working
- Previous experience in fast moving, complex environment
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R&D Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Independently plan, lead and manage small to medium approved packaging related projects, requiring varied business interfaces. Projects will be focused on those running at Mondelez plants and third parties supplying Mondelez Europe. Take responsibility for packaging development elements of larger approved projects -Forge effective working relationships with internal and external partners/stakeholders
- University degree in science or engineering
- Relevant experience in FMCG
- Practical knowledge and experience of a range of packaging materials, processes and manufacturing methods
- Peer relationships – a team player; encourages collaboration
- English fluency in all media
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Senior Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Visualize concepts based on meeting the consumer need, functionality, feasibility and continuous improvement by
- Creation and maintenance of existing and new die-lines for packaging
- Develop and implements specific action plans to accomplish agreed upon objectives. Includes pilot and plant trials
- Work on multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines and deal effectively with people from various functions and levels via cross functional teams
- Work with various manufacturing processes and packaging materials
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- To generate, develop and specify the full requirements up to and including palletisation of packaging for a portfolio of Wound Management products including Hull site manufacture products, S&N China products, S&N Inc. AWM products and Outsourced products, from concept to planned launch in line with Marketing expectations and targeted profit margins
- To initiate and project manage the required Change Control documentation for Product Line Extensions, and major / minor packaging changes for Hull site and Outsourced products to meet S&N quality standards
- To generate and manage profit improvement projects for parts of the Business associated with the packaging process
- To generate and control of artworks for all WM products from origination to print, from single changes to major product group/GBU roll-out programs for legislative or commercial reasons
- To operate and maintain the Electronic artwork approval process ensuring approval lead-times are achieved and the minimum number of amends is incurred during development. Within this it is the responsibility of the Packaging Technologist to ensure compliance with the S&N Packaging Design guidelines and that ISO9001 control requirements are achieved
- To design and control all shipper case and other distribution labels generated on in-house printers and external Suppliers, ensuring they meet S&N and regulatory standards
- As required for Hull site products, timely and accurate origination of new Bulk stock code introduction notes and origination and maintenance of packaging Bills of Materials, and Packaging Component Specifications to required quality standards
- Authorship of Packaging and Labelling Specifications for Wound Management products within the required ISO9001 standards and control within planned timing parameters, so that products are packaged, palletised and coded correctly
- As required, carry out Transit testing as detailed in ISTA2 for WM products, in order to ensure packaging and palletisation meets required standard expected by our warehouse / distribution partners and customers
- Provision of detailed material, weight and composition information for all packaging components data for U.K. and European Group Company compliance with the Packaging Waste Directive and WEEE Directive
- Degree educated. Preferred diploma member of the Institute of Packaging
- 5 years relevant packaging experience
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NPI & Senior Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Recognised as a Leader
- Significant experience of pharmaceutical or similar range of Packaging formats applicable to FMCG or Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices/Healthcare produced in a GMP environment where experience of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging components and processes was gained
- Considerable technical experience within the area of pharmaceutical and/or consumer healthcare secondary production and manufacture. This would probably be obtained from several years work experience within a relevant industrial environment
- Demonstrated delivery of significant packaging change projects
- As basic experience but with NPI experience also
- Ensuring team performance standards and metrics are achieved and reported
- Co-ordinating the provision of appropriate and timely training, assessments and feedback for team members ensuring all personnel are competent to perform the tasks assigned to them
- Ensuring department attendance is maintained. Monitoring and taking action on absenteeism issues
- Addressing and resolving team grievances in line with HR policies and procedures
- Assisting the leadership and motivation of a team of multi- disciplined graduate technologists
- Training and coaching of junior staff to ensure appropriate skills available to deliver compliant projects to required business timescales
- Working with other technical staff to define technical capability action plans to improve site performance
- Delivery of new product and line extension technology transfer and validation activity
- Validation of supply base changes, principally those associated with packaging materials, but also including API, excipients and device components
- Evaluation and validation of new packaging technologies
- Capability improvement of existing processes
- Excellence in technical troubleshooting support to the site manufacturing operations
- Incident investigation and CAPA
- Knowledge management
- Yield and performance
- Program management
- Change management and quality assurance
- New product launches
- Talent pipeline development
- Resolution to site packaging issues that impact supply in an compliant and efficient manner
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Lead Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Leading and supporting projects that help deliver against our Innovation, Renovation, Cost Optimisation, PPM program and Design To Value Programs
- Adding to your own skills and knowledge by close interaction within the team, RNT and the wider business
- Mentoring newer members of the packaging team
- A qualification in packaging (or equivalent), or a HND/HNC in engineering with packing line experience, or a Science related degree with FMCG experience
- Understanding of print and reprographics
- Experience in taking multiple projects from ideation to market as the lead packaging team member
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Basic awareness in packaging expertise of a range of packaging materials
- Ideally, working knowledge of the key materials for the category
- Technical Specification & Supply Chain Support
- Basic awareness of project management
- Educated in packaging technology or a related technical discipline
- 1-3 years in an FMCG company, ideally with some packaging experience
- Experience in using measurement and testing equipment
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Senior Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Participates in production start-up if necessary
- Reviews, validates and revises technical specifications & technical drawings for packaging materials/methods
- Prepares, delivers new consumer relevant specifications from Supplier data and experimental/trial work and maintains up to date specifications in Meridian. Ensures all relevant safety and regulatory certification etc. is available together with specifications before production
- Delivers technical support to Operations and Quality when required
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Packaging Technologist for Project Green Resume Examples & Samples
- Interface with sites, procurement, suppliers, pack change managers and covers design activities associated with NPIs, Product transfers, Validation , Market requests and Site changes (Including Procurement driven changes to the supply base)
- Management of all packaging trial exercises at all Value Streams
- Technical support (lead and part of a cross functional team) Global Supply products ranging from engineering to technical troubleshooting on new and existing products and troubleshooting in the factory, for packaging related issues
- Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in packaging processing troubleshooting / investigations across solid dose unit operations that incorporated detailed statistical analysis, combined with process / engineering knowledge to determine technical and business solution and implementation of rapid effective solutions
- Introduction of new technologies (including validation) in order to drive/ enable continuous improvement initiatives through the value stream
- Provide technical expertise in packaging components, material, conversion process, printing technique and emerging technology to improve efficiencies, drive down cost and improve value of established products post-launch
- A Science, Engineering or Pharmacy bachelor degree holder with 3 to 4 years experience in manufacturing industries
- Institute of Packaging diploma is preferred
- Specialist knowledge of the packaging process, components, raw materials, specifications, equipment and plant
- A thorough appreciation of Quality Assurance, Quality Policies, Risk Management requirements, Validation principles, EHS and Regulatory (i.e. GPS, MAA, NDA, Pack Compendia, ICH Guidelines, Orange Guide) requirements is also necessary
- Requires a good understanding of global packaging processes
- Well-developed interpersonal skills in addition to a wide range of technology based skills
- May require ~10% travel within region
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R&D Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Independently plan, lead and manage small to medium approved packaging related projects, requiring varied business interfaces. Projects will be focused on those running at Mondelez plants and third parties supplying Mondelez Europe. Take responsibility for packaging development elements of larger approved projects
- Forge effective working relationships with internal and external partners/stakeholders
- Relevant technical experience in the field of packaging
- Knowledge of current sustainability trends and issues in relation to packaging
- Interpersonal savvy – relates well to all kinds of people; builds constructive and effective relationships; able to communicate complex technical matters in a succinct and clear way to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Technical learning – picks up technical things quickly; good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
- Integrity and trust – a trusted member of the team, open and supportive
- English fluency in all media is a must
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead packaging development initiatives across the business categories
- Champion packaging innovation – develop concepts to show new packaging formats, materials & technologies
- Generate new packaging products and ensure the development and delivery of new packing material components for new products
- Enhance shelf presence and demand of products through the creation of pack design that expresses the nature of the product and superiority
- Support sites and problem solve with technical packaging challenges at all manufacturing sites for all packing material related issues
- Managing the short and long term innovation process for packaging
- Plan, organie and conduct packaging/production trials
- Develop standard practices and processes across the research & development of packaging
- Keep up to date with technological innovations
- Development and standardization of specifications to ensure productivity, zero defects and adherence to local and international legal & regulatory aspects
- A technical, scientific or engineering degree or equivalent
- Previous, demonstrable work experience in food packaging
- Deep and strong knowledge of packaging processes
- Expertise in analysing and developing packaging components such as thermoform, labels, cartons, pouches, corrugated boxes and sleeves, along with handling structures like rigid plastics, paper and flexible packaging
- Experience working on New Product Development projects, designing and developing new packaging components, tooling and cost reduction initiatives
- Knowledge of printing processes and materials and meeting legal, regulatory and environmental standards
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Packaging Engineering Diploma or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline combined with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of packaging engineering experience with the Pharmaceutical industry. Candidates possessing Master level degrees are preferred
- At least five (5) years of experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with statistical process control, thermoformed plastics, extruded polymer films, corrugated, folding cartons and labels
- Proven experience working in optimizing efficiency in the area of utilities and maintenance
- Excellent understanding of packaging equipment drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Technical analysis with knowledge of TOPS or CAPE, Solidworks (or other 3D modeling for 3D printing), and AutoCAD an asset
- Excellent leadership, planning, management, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Exceptional process and project management skills, with high attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-based environment combined with good written and oral communication skills
- Possess true sense of ownership and pride in work with a hands on, can-do attitude
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking ability in order to accommodate changes in priorities
- Ability to support a 3 shift 24/7 production operation on an as required basis is critical
- Career Connections Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact Career Connections Canada Inc.**
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide technical leadership and project management for specific pack changes for CMOs in the region
- Provide packaging technology support to the New Product Innovation lead through Packaging Operation Leads to ensure project milestones are met
- Manage packaging development initiatives from initial concept design through to full scale production - Agreeing pack design brief with the customer, evaluation of pack design options which meet the requirements of Commercial, Regulatory, product protection and suitability for manufacturing, working with suppliers to design and evaluate individual packaging components and evaluating cost and sustainability savings where achievable
- Evaluation of suitability of designs for production at CMOs including support to CMO for defining line trial content
- Defining packaging functional testing to confirm design suitability (including component interaction, Child Resistance, distribution, performance)
- Technical review of data related to packaging design including the inputs in technical specifications and drawings and developing packaging component standards
- Ensuring pack designs meet GMS standards
- Provide Technical expertise in packaging components, material, conversion process, printing technique and emerging technology to improve efficiencies, reduce complexity, reduce cost and improve value of established as required
- Provide Technical support and advice to the CMO Packaging and Production Groups for primary and secondary packaging operations (validation, process equipment, test equipment, components and machine trials) to ensure robust, consistent processes qualified to GSK/External standards
- Provide Technical support for Procurement groups / CMO for the evaluation of new and alternative packaging component suppliers and implementation of changes to the supply base
- Identify improvement opportunities with respect to packaging components, equipments and processes as per GMS standards
- Ideally educated to degree level in a technical subject relative to the opportunity e.g. Product Design, Industrial Design. Significant relevant experience will also be considered
- Demonstrable track record of managing Packaging Development projects from initial concept through to industrialisation in a fast moving manufacturing environment, ideally this will be in the pharmaceutical industry
- Possess excellent communication skills paired with the ability to build and sustain working relationships through influencing and engagement
- Experience of working across multiple regions
- Comfortable with working autonomously but be proactive with sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Reporting of compliance data for all packaging initiatives
- Deliver projects from concept to go live
- Value engineering of packaging to meet aesthetic and margin expectations
- Technical aspect of packaging development process
- Carry out initiatives from the packaging team
- Work with the NPD/Marketing team to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria
- Liaise with suppliers to source packaging, create mock ups and design proposals that are representative of what can be produced and amend as required
- Structural assessment, sample sign off and creating packaging specifications
- Evaluation of initial designs with the Procurement, Marketing and NPD team to ensure what is presented can be reproduced. Highlight tooling and decoration limitations and advise alternatives/amendments
- Review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements
- Sign off and approval of technical drawings for commissioned packs
- Manage buying teams understanding of decoration and manufacturing processes for packaging to ensure best aesthetic fit can be attained
- Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging innovation developments with packaging suppliers
- Challenge and manage suppliers to deliver the required standards
- Identify high risk formulation/packaging and assess testing with suppliers. Sign off of testing that fall outside of criteria but within commercial tolerance
- Monitoring packaging impact on operational processes
- Build and maintain relationships with the product team to ensure a seamless process
- Previous experience and a good understanding of beauty and cosmetic packaging
- Knowledge of packaging production processes and the decoration and print processes
- Knowledge of packaging innovation developments
- An understanding of manufacturing and filling of cosmetics, health & beauty and bath and body product
- Clear and concise communicator
- Team worker
- Decision maker
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead packaging projects and trials at a factory level with focus on line performance
- Provide packaging input whilst proposing and evaluating best packaging alternatives
- Conduct value analysis, identifying and recommending cost improvements
- Drive quality improvements
- Manage a database of packaging materials
- Analyze customer complaints related to packaging, propose & implement corrective actions
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Approval of all relevant technical drawings including complex component tooling with supervision
- Define and approve all necessary packaging component testing; via the Product Testing and Scale-up team within our Global Research and Development Centre
- Define relevant performance criteria, create and maintain the resulting packaging specifications (including finished goods specification)
- Approve packaging artworks and origination proofs against agreed specifications
- Keep up to date with developments in all aspects of packaging (technology, exhibition, trends, etc.)
- Present new packaging ideas and concepts to our business partners
- Communication: Ability to convey information to others in an effective manner; positive, clear and to the point
- Decision making: Distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information and makes timely and transparent proposals for review based on a mixture of analysis, experience and judgement
- Supplier management: Ability to build and manage relationships with suppliers on various levels
- Technical skills: Capability to propose technical “solutions”. Knowledge of relevant component materials, production processes and limitations. Proficiency to translate these criteria into advice and support to partners in Component Manufacture, Filling and Marketing
- Flexibility: Able to adapt solutions in a fast-moving environment
- Time keeping: Able to drive own projects from marketing brief to first production while respecting product development timings
- Risk Assessment: Effective trouble shooting skills and risk assessment competencies. Ability to dynamically access issues and propose solutions independently or as part of a team
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage and deliver, as a member of a UK & Ireland project team, solutions to assigned activities, on time in full, by following best practices in packaging project management
- Work in multi functional teams (with Brand Building and Brand Development, Customer Marketing, Supply Chain, CSE, Procurement, R&D-RDCs and GDCs, Finance and other associated functions)
- Establish and follow project schedules
- Design, develop and engineer packaging solution options
- Work with selected suppliers in development work
- Assess packaging to ensure it is fit for purpose (by completing testing and trials), modify as necessary to meet: customer requirements, shopper requirements, functional parameters, cost targets, manufacturing & shipping requirements
- Deliver the content of technical specifications for all packaging components developed in a project, within agreed timelines
- Implement packaging designs
- To develop and maintain the relevant technical expertise and competencies for self
- To manage and deliver own agreed work plan
- To provide cover for other members of the team during periods of absenteeism
- Work with European colleagues to develop best practice and harmonized ways of working
- To comply with the Unilever Code of Business Principles and all SHE and QA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management and environmental awareness
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Being a Packaging Technologist, you will contribute to complex technology driven projects enabling the implementation of business strategy for ANZ market
- You will work on a range of projects including new packaging development projects relating to primary secondary and tertiary packaging formats. Your role will be to lead the packaging part in these projects which will involve development of project brief, risk assessment, specifications, validation plan and factory/on-line implementation
- Work closely with suppliers for existing packaging improvement opportunities
- Work on projects to develop new supplier to secure packaging formats
- Give support to solve operational technical issues and work closely with other packaging technologists in the team
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R&D Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Supporting Gum & Candy factories in developing, testing & implementing packaging solutions, materials and methods which are
- Familiarity with product / packaging development sequence
- Drive for results – can be counted on to achieve/exceed goals consistently
- Travel requirement - around 30 %
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R&D Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, development, testing and implementation of packaging solutions, materials and methods in relation to
- New products and line extensions from existing and new supply partners
- Quality improvement
- Margin management via productivity solutions
- Maintaining brand equity assets
- Support Cross-Category and/or to Category teams for innovation / new technologies that benefit the company for growth, quality & cost improvement and manage small projects or parts of larger projects
- Technical support / advice to product development personnel, engineering and other functional groups within the organization as may be required on packaging matters
- Creation and approval of packaging specifications
- Implementation of Mondelez Int. packaging requirements wherever the packaging development is led or where the packaging support is provided
- Consumer Relevant Specifications
- Provides technical design and development support to deliver a consumer relevant specifications
- Understands the consumer target and relevant benefit of any development
- Leverages consumer insight into the process or package design
- 1-2 years of project supervision/ management
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R&D Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- A few years of relevant technical experience in the field of packaging in FMCG industry
- Proven track record in project support, demonstrating the ability to operate in a complex, multinational environment as an asset
- Travel requirement - around 20 %
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Graduate Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage the packaging test laboratory in order to approve PET packaging to Pepsi Quality Standards and maintain Pepsi packaging laboratory accreditation
- Complete regular proficiency schemes to verify competence in accurate analysis
- Provide a packaging testing service to other business units
- Review all packaging specifications for completeness and accuracy prior to formal issue and control and maintain the packaging specification database
- Packaging or Quality laboratory or assurance experience is essential
- Strong attention to detail is essential
- Capability to operate and maintain technical equipment is essential
- Computer literacy specifically with Microsoft Office programmes is essential
- Understanding of international management systems (ISO 9001,14000, 22000, 18000) is desirable
- Knowledge or experience in the Food or Drink packaging industry is desirable
- Fluency with internal management and data warehousing solutions is desirable
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Trainee Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop new packaging components that meet the Marketing design brief in terms of functionality cost, and timings in line with the PD Business process
- Mitigate risk on component developments which are identified within the PD Risk Management Process
- Manage all component developments to ensure key deliverables are met including completing relevant testing and trialing procedures and processes, ensuring that packaging meets Food Safety, Quality and Manufacturing Standards
- Develop and maintain technical & functional specifications for all new developments ensuring that specification systems are updated in line with PD Business process
- Support technical relationships with suppliers to deliver new designs, technological developments, and all component qualifications including color and reprographic requirements
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, development, prototyping, testing and implementation of packaging solutions, materials and methods for own projects
- Working with the packaging team, category, and regions, translates consumer insights, and develops innovative / new packaging solutions that benefit the company for growth & productivity, and manages small to medium projects or parts of larger projects
- Demonstrates a degree of independence, self-direction, creativity, and shows a commitment to self-development
- Design, development, testing and implementation of packaging solutions, materials and methods
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Support consumer care in resolving external packaging related complaints and identify corrective actions where necessary
- Lead problem solving and troubleshooting activities utilise continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA and Lean resolve issues that impact quality, cost and efficiency in the total supply pipeline
- Collaborate with Research and Development to support line trials and in plant validation on new pack format
- Work directly key stakeholders to implement packaging change, new Q&FS standards, supplier changes and new supplier sourcing activities
- Education & Professional Qualification: Bachelor in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent
- 3-5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to quality, food safety, engineering or product process development
- Mars Competencies: Customer Focus, Functional/Technical skills, Peer Relationship, Planning, Priority Setting, Drive for Results
- Functional Competencies: Product Quality Custodian, Risk Opportunity Identification/Management, Product/Process and Packaging Design, Design for Quality and Efficiency, and Continuous Improvement
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Supporting projects that help deliver against our Innovation, Renovation, Cost Optimisation, PPM program and Design To Value Programs
- Help to continue to build a data base to include supply chain technical parameters, material specifications, cutter guides, key supplier contacts, key plant contacts
- Adding to your own skills and knowledge by close interaction within the team, RQNT and the wider business
- Strengthen our core skills by becoming a subject matter expert on key packaging formats and packaging solutions
- Working as a functional expert in cross functional teams to deliver our goals
- Developing and maintaining specifications for packaging that you have developed and take a part in developing our future potential
- Understanding of basic packaging
- The ability to work across Microsoft Office Suite range of products with ease
- Experience in taking multiple projects from ideation to market
- Lots of enthusiasm!
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R&D Trainee Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Idea generation for both short term and long term innovation
- Concept / sample development to show new packaging formats, materials, technologies
- Assisting and conducting packaging trials (line trials, transit trials, leaker testing, abuse testing, materials testing)
- Due diligence requirement completed to required standards at each stage of the R&D process (specifications, pallet plans, cutter guides)
- Communication of status of projects to wider team on a regular basis and trial reporting to project teams and management
- Develop standard practices, ways of working and processes across Packaging R&D team at Dairy Crest
- Maintain the Packaging Laboratory to ensure it meets Dairy Crest protocols and ways of working
- Manage the packaging specification database, cutter guide library and pallet plan library
- Approval of artwork and liaison with Graphics dept
- Concept / sample preparation / development to correctly communicate new packaging formats, materials, technologies
- Assisting and conducting packaging trials to allow more time to be spent on innovation and for personal development
- Complete due diligence requirements for each project to ensure readiness to launch and correct documentation in place
- Manage the packaging specification database, cutter guide library and pallet plan library ensuring all information is available and approved and reducing the time needed for admin in the team
- Maintain and Manage tasks within the Packaging Laboratory to ensure it meets Dairy Crest protocols and ways of working
- Technically qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Valid driving licence
- IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Excellent organisational skills and time management
- Able to manage several projects to agreed schedules
- Desirable
- Experience in a packaging development environment
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Experience of using software such as Qpulse, CAPE, Oracle
- Knowledge of the packaging industry, suppliers and the properties and application of packaging materials and formats
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Leading packaging projects and trials at a factory level with focus on line performance
- Providing packaging input whilst proposing and evaluating best packaging alternatives
- Conducting value analysis, identifying and recommending cost improvements
- Driving quality improvements
- Managing a database of packaging materials
- Analysing customer complaints related to packaging, propose & implementing corrective actions
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Strong understanding of Packaging operations, packaging materials, equipment, and processes
- Evaluate and applies innovative solutions/new technologies in the design of packaging to deliver a consumer
- Able to assess relative risks in and across projects with the ability to present back risk management and mitigation
- Able to manage multiple projects for and deliver OTIF
- Knowledge of the factors that support the wider business goals, help to drive these
- Excellent time and project management skills with a winning mindset
- A clear & concise communicator, ability to communicate effectively across a cross-section of disciplines and staff level internally and externally
- Have experience in or have knowledge of machinery used in the filling of components
- Understanding of technical drawings and how to read these
- Strong understanding of transit, cape pack and testing
- Experience of working in a stage gate NPD process
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Supporting European Gum & Candy factories and co-manufacturers in developing, testing & implementing packaging solutions, materials and methods which are
- University degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar
- 3-5 years of relevant (packaging) work experience, preferably at a multinational packaged-food company
- 1-2 years of project supervision
- Broad and in-depth knowledge of food packaging technologies
- Ability to plan and conduct short, medium and long-term projects, work on several projects simultaneously, and manage time and other resources effectively
- General knowledge of food related technologies
- Understanding of food safety aspects (HACCP)
- General knowledge of packaging regulatory aspects
- Proven numerical abilities in creating and interpreting technical data
- Learning agility
- Action orientation – seizes opportunities, passionate about new challenges
- Fluent English; other European language as an asset
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Degree in packaging technology or material science equivalent
- Experience in packaging project management
- Fluent in English or French, German would be an asset
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Packaging Technologist Resume Examples & Samples
- Creating or reviewing artworks and provide packaging-related inputs
- Approving all labelling and packaging specifications
- Developing packaging component specifications
- Testing packaging to ensure it meets internal and external standards
- Involvement in plant trials
