Overview Packaging Engineer, Fragrance & Beauty, Global Ops
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Responsibilities Be the primary contact for the region/division on packaging activities and act as lead expert
Coordinate packaging validation activities and collect packaging qualification documents with project teams
Drive packaging trials when required as per the validation plan and provide inputs for manufacturing/packaging cost and Capex plans
Network with Packaging Engineering team, Process Engineering, Procurement, Safety, Quality and Supply chain teams
Support regional teams for the evaluation and selection of packaging vendors and periodically conduct vendor reviews
Lead packaging projects for the region/division and implement packaging processes, best practice and guidelines as agreed with the Global Packaging Team
Be responsible for Inbound and Outbound Packaging process & improvements
Support overall Manufacturing process excellence in addition to packaging related processes such as Packing & Filling process, Material Handling Process, Storage and transportation
Address and report regulatory exposures (Dangerous Goods, Food Contact Materials, etc.) and ensure all packaging material meet safety and quality standards in consideration of legal and country requirements
Provide support to Operation and Quality teams on issues related to packaging materials, packaging equipment to determine best-fit resolutions and dedicated customer issue management for packaging
Solve packaging and labelling issues and ensure data quality of packaging material in the system and accuracy of documents stored in the global packaging repository
Inspire and support the business in developing innovative packaging solutions for new product categories (e.g. integrated solutions) and support the implementation of alternative packaging options and new materials in line with Plastic Circularity strategy
Qualifications Preferably Master’s degree in packaging technology or relevant experience in packaging engineering and processes
More than 5 years of operational / R&D experience in a packaging position
Experience in packaging in a B2B industry with experience in food ingredients or related industry
International exposure
Expertise in Safety & Food Safety regulation; exposure to Dangerous Goods transportation norms
Experience working in a matrix organization
Proficiency in English; additional language skills are an advantage
Knowledge about packaging for Food content (Oral Care, Food Compliance) and cosmetics (Active Beauty, Liquid Compounding)
Willingness to be based in Ashford (UK) or Sant Celoni (Spain) and report to the Head of Manufacturing Excellence, Global Operations F&B
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