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Posted 5 days ago
Packaging Technologist
The Sterling Choice
📍 Coventry
FMCG
Job description
<p><strong><u>Packaging Technologist – Food Manufacturing – Coventry - £38,000</u></strong></p><p><br><br>Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.<br></p><p>If you’ve ever looked at a pack on shelf and thought, “that could’ve been done better”… this might be for you.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t a role where you just tweak artwork and pass it along.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll be right in the middle of it — fixing problems on site, getting new products over the line, and making sure packaging actually works in the real world… not just on a spec sheet.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>You’ll be:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Managing packaging development from concept through to launch</li><li>Working closely with design agencies on artwork, reprographics and print quality</li><li>Leading packaging trials and supporting product launches</li><li>Troubleshooting issues on site with QA and Operations</li><li>Managing packaging specs, compliance and ensuring everything is fit for purpose</li><li>Driving cost-saving and improvement projects without cutting corners</li><li>Building strong relationships with suppliers to stay ahead of trends</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What they’re looking for</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Solid experience in NPD packaging within food manufacturing</li><li>Someone who understands materials, films, xwzovoh and how packaging behaves in production</li><li>Comfortable working cross-functionally with pretty much every department</li><li>A problem-solver — not someone who escalates everything at the first hurdle</li><li>Ideally degree-qualified with a packaging or food-related background</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the mix of technical detail, real-world problem solving, and seeing your work on shelf… you’ll like this.</p>