Packaging Technologist

pladis was established in June 2016 and brings together the much loved, global brands of Godiva, McVitie’s, Ulker, and DeMet’s under one pladis umbrella, to form a global giant in biscuits, chocolate, and confectionary. This role will be based at our manufacturing site in Wigston to provide compliance data on packaging against authorised and documented methods, reporting to the Site SQSE (Safety, Quality, Security & Environment) Manager. As a key member of the factory Quality and Compliance team, the Packaging Technologist will support the effective day-to-day management of packaging used on site; providing compliance data on packaging against authorised and documented methods and providing support for the improvement and maintenance of packaging quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with a background in Quality Assurance who is looking to broaden their experience in a packaging-focused position. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide cross-cover for other members of the Quality and Food Safety team during periods of absence, including holidays.

Responsibilities

Conducts compliance checks on printed packaging against specifications, including spectral colour assessments and visual comparisons to Epson proofs; Maintains coding, calendars, and data updates (e.g. MID), supports KPI monitoring through data collation including Certificates of Analysis; Holds and releases non-compliant packaging materials, stores master standards, participates in internal audits and traceability activities; Identifies improvement opportunities, contributes to projects, supports investigations with escalation when needed, recommends and helps implement preventative measures

Requirements

A passion for driving forward best practice; Ability to work well in a team and under own initiative; Strong IT Skills; Ability to communicate concisely across multiple platforms; Ability to travel occasionally for supplier audits; Eye for detail; Analytical skills; Needs to pass Munsell Colour Test

Nice to have

BSc Degree qualification; Any previous experience in quality or compliance; Food safety level 3; HACCP Level 3; Lead Auditor Qualification

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Scheme; Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme; 25 days + bank holidays; Holiday Enhancement Scheme; 1 Volunteering Day per year; Cycle to work scheme; Discount and Cashback Scheme; Access to Employee Assistance Programme; Financial Wellbeing Support; Access to great training and development opportunities