Packaging Technology Manager

Packaging Technology Manager - Metal and Aerosols

Contract - 6 months

Location - Leeds

Salary - Up to 61,000 per annum (This works out to around 31 per hour)

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

4-5 days on site, depending on company requirements

The Aerosol Can Technology Manager is a key role within the Packaging Development team and is responsible for delivering the R&D programme for aerosol cans, in line with category strategy. The main objective of this role is to develop & deliver aerosol cans which are both desirable for consumer use, and safe & sustainable throughout their lifecycle.

Your responsibilities in the role

• Lead the delivery of the aerosol can technical roadmap and maintain alignment with the long-term innovation and strategy programs.
• Develop & execute the value optimisation and supply resilience programs for the aerosol technology area, to ensure continuous improvement in input costs and security of supply.
• Deliver the aerosol can sustainability activities from the company Climate Transition Action Plan.
• Maintain close working relationship with aerosol can suppliers, fostering the flow of technical developments and innovations.
• Develop & foster strong relationships with key cross-functional teams & partners (eg, Supply Chain) to enable effective & efficient project deployment.
• Ensure technical rigour through embedding packaging functional excellence & strong risk management in all projects.
• Leverage data & digital approaches to drive efficiency & impact in our can development & qualification programmes

Skills and Experience

• Qualifications: Desirable bachelor's degree in physical science/engineering
• Fully operational in R&D packaging development
• Fully operational in Metal canister or Aerosol can development, preferably with personal care experience.
• Strong focus on execution and attention to detail, with aerosol safety prominent in your approach.

Further details provided upon application

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.