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 Nice Label templates (case, pallet, ingredient, back of pack and bagger prints)Liaison with ALS / Nice Label support for troubleshooting and new template set-up Maintain and edit the Nice Label 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 (Nice Label / Tesco Fines)Experience & Profile Degree or equivalent experience in Packaging Technology, Food Science or Engineering FMCG / food manufacturing experience essential Strong systems capability (Nice Label, Colos, SAP, artwork tools)Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable operating cross-functionally
Location
Longford, Co.
Longford
Department
Technical
Employment Type
Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Experience
Experienced