Job Description
Location: Windsor, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Who are we?
We’re En Route. We’re a welcoming bunch, with a down-to-earth outlook that helps build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike. As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers. En Route’s expertise is one of the many reasons why we’ve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food and service solution partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia, and UAE. Are you ready to become part of our story?
Job Purpose:
At En Route, value is what sets us apart and brings us together. Our unique departments and processes are unified under a series of propositions to add value, and bring unparalleled benefits to airlines, catering teams, crews, and the passengers that enjoy them.
Working closely and collaboratively with teams across the business, the Packaging Technologist is responsible for the implementation and management of live packaging concepts into the operations through their life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaising with suppliers to ensure they hold relevant specifications and certifications
* Developing and maintaining an up-to-date record of specifications, certifications and supplier capabilities
* Selecting suitable packaging materials for projects with guidance from the Packaging Development Manager and Procurement team
* Support with reviewing artwork from a printability and production feasibility perspective based on supplier capabilities
* Coordinating packing and transit trials to test packaging performance and efficiency
* Attending or advising on checks for factory and 1st production trials to validate the packing and packaging of newly developed solutions
* Building an optimized case and pallet configuration which considers several factors including height limitations on storage at co-packers, intended delivery method (e.g. containers) and safety regulations
* Ongoing management of launched packaging
* Leading on packaging investigations by implementing corrective and preventative actions with suppliers
The Packaging Technologist also plays a key role in the delivery of tasks which form part of the Marketing & Creative team and overall business objectives.
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, but it is issued as a general framework at the time of writing.
Person Specification (Knowledge and Skills):
* Excellent knowledge of and experience in food safe packaging and relevant legislation
* Experienced understanding of multiple packaging and printing production methods
* Previous experience in using Cape Pack or any other palletization software would be an asset, as well as the project management tool Trello
* Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload, multitask and meet deadlines
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and on own initiative
* Excellent verbal / written communication and problem-solving skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and an effective team player