Role Purpose
The Packaging Technologist will be the day-to-day owner of packaging, labelling and pre-pack execution across the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, operational readiness and cross-functional alignment. This role is critical to delivering new products, maintaining system integrity and supporting manufacturing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Labelling & Systems
* Ownership of NiceLabel templates (case, pallet, ingredient, back of pack and bagger prints)
* Liaison with ALS / NiceLabel support for troubleshooting and new template set-up
* Maintain and edit the NiceLabel master data file
* Set up and validate barcodes for Lidl, Dunnes and internal WIP pre-pack products
* SAP set-up via approved packaging specifications and physical barcode scan validation
* Maintain palletiser and pre-pack barcode data (manual uploads via USB as required)
Packaging Specifications & Artwork
* Create and maintain packaging and material specifications
* Review and approve artwork, recycling information and material details
* Define pack formats, sizes and cutter guides
* Agree label positioning with Sales and pack sizes with Manufacturing
* GMG approval (size, recycle information)
* Review first deliveries of pre-printed film against GMG approvals and retain samples
* Issue PK numbers in line with Technical governance and sign-off requirements
Pre-Pack & Manufacturing Support
* Confirm pre-pack line settings pre-production
* Case occupancy validation
* Support Affelt, Pattyn and case erector packaging interactions
* Coordinate with Pre-Pack Engineer on technical packaging execution
* Arrange film reel swabbing
Compliance & Reporting
* Maintain Valpack and Repak submissions
* Ensure all packaging materials meet internal quality, regulatory and customer requirements
New Materials & Trials
* Review and approve new packaging materials and supplier specifications
* Support trials including Print & Apply label applicator (NiceLabel / Tesco Fines)
Experience & Profile
* Degree or equivalent experience in Packaging Technology, Food Science or Engineering
* FMCG / food manufacturing experience essential
* Strong systems capability (NiceLabel, Colos, SAP, artwork tools)
* Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable operating cross-functionally