Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment - up to 12 Months
Closing date: Wednesday 31st July
Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton
As a Packaging Technologist you will work in a cross-functional project team to deliver exciting new packaging solutions to agreed time, cost and CSR standards. You will use your extensive packaging technical knowledge and expertise working with our suppliers to develop product packaging, artwork and brand visual identity which delights consumers and drives growth for Boots and Exclusive Brands.
About the role
You will form part of a team of fantastic Packaging Technologists reporting to Boots Packaging Technology Manager operating within the Technical Services function of Boots UK.
The role provides the opportunity to work on a fast moving and diverse portfolio of Boots own label & Exclusive brands, product classifications and categories. You will support our Beauty, General Merchandise & Healthcare business units. The team specialise in Cosmetics, Seasonal Gift, Health & Wellness packaging development. Products are developed and sourced through Boots European & Asian supplier base with critical focus on meeting Boots minimum packaging sustainability requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for ensuring delivery of required packaging specification from our suppliers, optimal Brand visual identity - colour & artwork management activities on New Product Development projects, product lifecycle maintenance of existing products in collaboration with 3rd party service providers to meet our consumer, category & brand requirements
- Uses high level of packaging expertise to optimise specification, challenge thinking and ensure the best, optimal product design, artwork & brand look & feel.
- All stakeholders are expertly managed to ensure on time delivery within project and sku level cost & quality parameters
- Accountable for quality of data and accuracy for all system inputs & processes
- Conducts all necessary due diligence working to Boots Technical and Sustainability standards and is accountable for identifying and effectively managing packaging technical risks
- Prepares written reports from testing and validation activity
- Accountable for packaging product lifecycle management including investigating customer complaints, managing technical responses & resolution
- Identifying and delivering ongoing packaging and technical process improvement to continuously increase effectivity and efficiency of our activities
What you'll need to have
- Experienced in the delivery of branded consumer products with packaging specialism
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end packaging development from 2D/3D design concept to market, ideally within own label or FMCG environment
- Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies, design for manufacture, testing/validation, component tooling, artwork management, repro/origination & print processes.
- This will include a good understanding of packaging & supply chain cost drivers & how to apply Lean design principles i.e., identify relevant consumer packaging/product requirements to drive efficiency across the value chain.
- Understanding of packaging materials, sustainability & how this translates to optimal packaging for a consumer product.
- Proven ability to manage risk, prioritise effectively and co-ordinate activities & deadlines for complex technical projects.
- Brilliant communicator & collaborator willing to positively challenge self and support others
Our benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.