About Crown:
As the world leader in metal packaging technology, Crown designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. Our customers are some of the world’s largest and most-respected companies.
About this opportunity:
Direct global Packaging Sciences group comprising scientists and technicians providing expertise and services in: technical support and complaint resolution; pack testing and materials qualification; analytical services, microbiology and hygiene testing.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Technical Support
o Direct and develop technical support function in Wantage and Tinley labs
o Achieve resolution of manufacturing issues and customer/consumer complaints by applying knowledge and experience of the team
o Develop team and expertise to provide clear added value
o Drive progression from reactive support to preventative problem solving
2. Materials Qualification
o Via application of rigorous pack testing and other predictive tests, reduce the risk of failure and improve speed-to-market of new materials
o Drive development of more robust and timely testing regimes
o Guide application and use of Crown Materials Database to ensure qualification of materials is conducted and recorded diligently
3. Analytical Services
o Direct and develop Analytical Lab functions
o Develop team and expertise to provide clear added value
o Oversee the evaluation of new equipment / techniques to provide value to Crown
4. Hygiene and Microbiology
o Set and monitor standards for hygiene testing and auditing across relevant Crown products and plants
o Ensure expertise and knowledge of food safety, can spoilage and good hygienic manufacturing practice is maintained and developed
5. Area manager/Lab Warden: Bev Hall and Science Laboratories
o Set targets and standards for world class laboratory and pilot plant facilities
o Empower area wardens to deliver a safe and organised, fit-for-purpose working environment
o Monitor and challenge standards to drive continuous improvement
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* Degree in chemistry or materials science or equivalent experience in the packaging industry
* Expert knowledge of metal packaging (materials used, manufacturing processes, failure modes and corrective actions)
* Good understanding of methods of materials characterisation and analysis, and statistical analysis methods
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Beneficial Education, Experience, Skills (not required):
* Higher degree in relevant subject
* 6σ Black Belt
* Knowledge of food microbiology, hygiene, food chemistry and corrosion in food and beverages
* Experienced project manager
* Knowledge of Crown, Crown’s operations and customer processes
What Crown can offer you?
* The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
* To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
* Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging.
Equal opportunities
Crown is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free fitness classes
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Flexitime
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Manager Packaging Sciences
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