C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market.
Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world.
We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites.
Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise.
We are now recruiting for a Packaging Development Senior Technologist / Manager to provide technical expertise and guidance on packaging topics within the business.
The successful candidate will support group and site-specific packaging projects from concept to launch, keeping up with the latest developments and best practices according to stakeholder expectations.
They will support approval of new packaging suppliers, new specifications, and cost saving initiatives from concept through to industrialization (first production).
In this role, the Senior Packaging Development Technologist will co-lead packaging technical strategy aligned with business and sustainability objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Packaging Development Technologist will be broadly responsible for: Packaging material selection / testing Shelf-life validation with QA Driving cost reduction & sustainability initiatives The day-to-day role will include the following but will extend to all activity needed to fulfil the key responsibilities above.
Lead complex, high-value and high-risk packaging development projects at group level Own and approve packaging specifications and validation protocols Lead strategic supplier and technical reviews and performance improvements initiatives Proactively identify packaging-related risks and define mitigation strategies early in project life cycle.
Support projects to ensure analytical requirements are performed, at optimum cost, and within the agreed time frame.
Participate in technical discussions with the suppliers and providers of analytical services Participate in packaging trials (planning/ execution/ follow up) according to projects needs Communicate technical information, opportunities, and potential risks within the project teams to facilitate effective decision making Identify and implement opportunities for improvements related to packaging analysis Identify and establish connections with new analytical partners and laboratories Organize and manage external packaging food safety analysis according to external requests and internal analytical plans Participate in packaging supplier's audits according to business needs Support C&D sites with enquiries on packaging documentation during internal/ external audits Follow up, support and communicate packaging related legislation changes all over C&D group Advise QC teams on how best to investigate packaging-related complaints and non-conformances PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Packaging or related Science field (Packaging Technology, Food Science or similar).
Previous experience in packaging, FMCG experience preferred, minimum 5+ years.
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-site and international projects.
Proven track record of delivering cost optimization and sustainability transformation initiatives.
Strong strategic thinking, decision-making and stakeholders influencing capabilities.
Possess the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers, internal teams and customers.
Good communication & negotiation skills.
A demonstrated numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data.
High level of computer literacy and competency - Microsoft Office.
A willingness to travel throughout Europe as and when required.
This role is based at our Edgeworthstown, co.
Longford facility and full office presence is required.
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