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Join Our Dynamic Onsite Commercial Team at IPL and Asda! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Manager - Packaging Technology to become a vital part of our onsite Packaging and Print Team at IPL and Asda. If you are passionate about Packaging and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Job Responsibility:
IPL lead and responsibility for artwork amend process
Coordinate printer/cutter/recycling detail for briefed projects
Development and maintenance of all packaging specifications for the business
Escalation point for packaging anomalies and non-conformances
Key technical liaison with all packaging suppliers and compliance with Asda Material Policy
Key Technical liaison for factory packaging specifications and technical data sheets
Key packaging technical liaison with all Site Operations & Engineering teams on factory packaging trails & machinery settings
Leading the selection and specification of all new packaging formats in the NPD process
Complete due diligence to ensure all food contact packaging is suitable for contact with food
Maintenance of packaging weights database
Responsible for bringing new material opportunities to the business, to improve cost/efficiency/service levels to achieve required strategic aims
Pallet Optimisation and Packaging design
Requirements:
Experience of BRC/IOP certification for packaging
Packaging auditing experience
Science degree or equivalent
Comprehensive knowledge of packaging materials (plastic, paper, aluminium etc)
Knowledge of packaging testing standards and equipment
Ability to identify and implement strategic packaging initiatives
Knowledge of legislative requirements relating to packaging (EPR, RAM, PPWR)
Knowledge of packaging machinery standards and efficiencies (ideal)
Experience of working in High Risk Food Contact Environments (ideal)
Nice to have:
Knowledge of packaging machinery standards and efficiencies
Experience of working in High Risk Food Contact Environments
What we offer:
15% Asda In-store Discount
Annual Bonus Scheme
33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
Enhanced pension scheme
Life Assurance - 4 x annual base salary
Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service
Grocery Aid - emotional, practical, and financial support services
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off
Discounted health assessments
Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - fee-free mortgage and protection advice
Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money
Ride-to-work scheme
Care Concierge - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Other benefits available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes