Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist
Peterborough

This is a great opportunity to join our team and continue the great work in bringing to life our condiments manufacturing facility, located in Peterborough, UK. Our vision is to build a sustainable, innovative McCormick factory-of-the-future to support our Flavour Solutions customers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage packaging development projects, also liaising with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Suppliers, manage and attend packaging trials and report outcomes promptly.
• Ensure project briefs are SMART, develop packaging timeline & risk register early liaising with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Suppliers.
• Ensure briefs are met OTIF (quality, fit for purpose, cost) and line performance is validated.
• Manage packaging specifications and maintain the integrity of EMEA associated databases.
• Manage food contact certification through PIR with Suppliers & SQP.
• Establish packaging standards via factory trials to ensure that proposed packaging materials are fit for purpose (i.e., appropriate material/ components, acceptable quality, adequate performance, and efficiency on packing line) and gain approval from all relevant parties.
• Manage cost optimisation projects (supplier change or specification change) and initiate cost optimisation ideas.
• Continuously seek the identification of new technology supporting the company's growth.
• Communicate technical information, opportunities, and potential risks in business environment to facilitate effective decision making.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Degree in Packaging or related Science field highly preferred.
• Previous experience in packaging, food industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Form, Fill, Seal (FFS) technology is a must, ideally horizontal.
• Basic knowledge in packaging food law compliance would be appreciated.
• Good knowledge of packaging equipment and materials.
• Good knowledge of Autocad, Cape Pack, Solidworks.
• Competent PC Skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work to tight deadlines, and deal with constant changes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-assertion and ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.

COMPANY
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities, and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Thank you for your interest at McCormick and time you invested in your application. Please note, all applications are being thoroughly reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and only selected candidates will be contacted