Packaging Technologist (Colour Cosmetics)

Company	Resource Partnership
Salary	£ 25,000 - 30,000 p/a
Location	South East,
Job Type / Hours	Permanent / Full Time
Start Date	Immediate
Date Posted	04/08/2008
Job Reference	ozzle/10 222

Company Summary

Resource Partnership is a recruitment specialist, solely focused on Packaging and Product Branding, with over 19 years experience.

With a prestigious client portfolio, we work with companies throughout the UK, Eire and Europe.

We provide rapid and effective recruitment solutions at all levels with a confidential, professional and attentive service.

Job Description

Role Title PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST
(2 years experience or graduate/trainee level)

Role Purpose To develop cosmetic packaging that meets the expectations of global brands


Key Accountabilities

Define Technical & Quality Parameters. • Interpret marketing narrative briefs into detailed specification for supplier evaluation.
• Detail materials for use in design liaising with R&D to determine material suitability.
• Define with Mini Plant special package handling needs.
• Set quality limits and agree defect range boards in agreement with marketing.
Test all Packaging to Coty Package Test Protocol. • Send packaging to R&D for testing of weightloss, compatibility and stability.
• Test in UK packaging laboratory for all other tests as instructed in the test protocol.
• Non conforming test results to advised to be TPD director.
• Suppliers to be briefed on CTP requirements.
Meet agreed Timetable’s. • Draft packaging development timetable on MS project, and monitor milestones.
• Track supplier’s adherence to time-plan.
• Expedite marketing’s contribution to a successful result, - artwork and approvals.
Promote New Technology • Visit suppliers regularly keeping abreast of their latest innovations and investments.
• Follow market trends in packaging technology and advise on alternate applications.
Liaise with Marketing. • Ensure that marketing is fully informed of all TPD activity.
• Be an early warning system with solutions to problems as they arise.
Value Analysis & Cost Reduction. • Review package design and specification to ensure opportunities to reduce cost are not missed.
• Ensure value engineering is part of the feasibility cost, i.e. that the added costs of extra print and decoration is fully explained.

COMPETENCIES
Necessary role related knowledge, skills and experience at selection
• Educated to HNC / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging/Technical discipline
• Experience in or knowledge of injection moulding.
• IT literate in word Excel, MS project.
• A second language an advantage
• Knowledge of machinery used in the filling of cosmetic componentry.
• A successful applicant will be able to demonstrate or show how they would achieve the following-
a) Seek improvement and innovation.
b) Impressing the customer.
c) Achieving results.
d) Co-operating and collaborating across teams.
e) Making things happen.
f) Taking account of the commercial effects.


Salary/benefits
up to £30K + pension, life assurance
Half day on Fridays

Apply For This Job