Packaging Developer

Job Opportunity: Packaging Developer

Location:Birstall West Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Job Type:Permanent
Salary:40000 - 50000 (DOE) Bonus Benefits

We are looking for a Packaging Developer to join our Pet Nutrition Europe R&D team supporting the Dry and Care & Treats portfolio.

In this role you will deliver end-to-end packaging development projects from concept through to factory implementation across our manufacturing network. You will also play a key role in maintaining high-quality packaging data ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and supporting the development of systems and tools that enhance packaging data and specifications

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of packaging for medium-complexity projects including innovation renovation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Optimise existing packaging to improve cost quality and manufacturing performance.
• Manage and deliver successful line trials in factories with full documentation and results analysis.
• Ensure packaging systems and specifications are fit for purpose and accurately maintained.
• Monitor and maintain high-quality packaging data resolving queries linked to compliance and reporting
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new systems and tools for packaging teams.
• Manage packaging specifications and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Understand channel-specific requirements and shopper impact across grocery pet specialist discounters and e-commerce

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic R&D environment:

• Degree in a technical discipline ideally with a focus on packaging or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Proven packaging development experience
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials technologies and testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfortable using MS Office and learning new systems and digital tools
• A strong affinity for data and systems you enjoy working with data understand how to interpret and use it effectively and recognise its importance in driving decisions compliance and business performance.
• Experience working with data quality specifications systems or digital tools with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate data into insights identify issues and proactively resolve data-related challenges.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities long-term health conditions or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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