Packaging Technologist

Quorn Foods group; Stokesley, Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food producer is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join their R&D team in Stokesley, England. The role involves taking charge of packaging innovation across multiple projects while supporting new product development. Ideal candidates should have a strong FMCG packaging background, excellent team collaboration skills, and a relevant degree in material science or engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and health support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes

Employee Assistance Programmes

Health & Wellbeing support

Free Quorn products on-site

Qualifications

• Demonstrable background in FMCG packaging development.
• Experience leading packaging innovation programs.
• Ability to commercialize food packaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for new product development initiatives.
• Lead technical management of packaging innovation.
• Travel between manufacturing sites in North East and Norfolk.

Skills

FMCG Packaging Development

Packaging Innovation

Team Collaboration

Stakeholder Communication

Sustainability Leadership

Education

Relevant degree in material science, product design, engineering

Job description

Overview

QuornFoods arecurrently seeking a Packaging Technologist to join our R&D team.

What you'll be responsible for:

Our packaging function provides full support for various new product development initiatives, along with the development & launches of new SKU's, the design-to-print process and finally technical support for procurement initiatives.

This position will play a critical role in the technical management of packaging innovation and origination across multiple projects for Quorn and Cauldron brands across different territories and categories. You will be a key member of the packaging team regarded as the “go-to” technical packaging expert, utilising your technical expertise to both lead and support project teams on all technical packaging aspects.

This role will be require travelling between our various manufacturing sites in both the North East and Norfolk, as well as our commercial office in Leeds. The position can be based from any of our sites depending on the successful candidate and exact expectations and clarification will be provided at interview stage.

What experience you'll need to have:

• Demonstrable background in FMCG Packaging Development, ideally with an expertise in food and relevant degree in a related discipline such as material science, product design, engineering etc.
• Background of leading packaging innovation programmes resulting in significant business impact via consumer delighting packaging innovation, sustainability leadership and quality/cost improvements
• Ability to commercialise a portfolio of food packaging technologies across a broad range of filling/packing equipment
• Excellent team player with an enthusiasm to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate/influence key stakeholders both internally & externally
• Understanding of the key business activities relating to the packaging design, manufacture, CAPEX, and evaluation of products to meet consumer, sustainability, and commercial needs.
• A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

The recruitment process:

Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful. Our process will involve:

1. 1st Stage - 45 mins/1 hour Teams interview to discuss CV and experience
2. 2nd Stage - on-site interview with our packaging and wider R&D team

If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.

What you'll get in return:

• A Competitive Salary
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
• Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
• Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
• Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!

To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’.

Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.

Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’.

All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

Recruitment Agencies

Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.

We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.