NPI Technologist

About Kerry

We are a leading name in the food industry and our portfolio includes beloved British and Irish brands such as Strings and Things, Pure, Dairygold, and Coleraine. In addition to these famous names, we are also a top producer of exceptional supermarket private label Butters, Spreads, and Margarines.

Our team is composed of brilliant individuals with big ambitions. Our products, many of which are household favourites, are enjoyed by millions of people every day.

About the role

Are you passionate about food industry? We are looking for a dynamic NPI Packaging Technologist to join our R&D Team.

In this role, you will ensure a standardized approach to New Packaging Introduction in our Dairy Butter Spreads and Plant-Based Butter Alternatives manufacturing facility, based in Ossett, West Yorkshire.

Key responsibilities

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of dairy and plant-based products? Here's what you'll be doing:

• Identify opportunities / lead ongoing projects to improve sustainability of packaging
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, packaging suppliers, customers, and brand marketing to drive excellence in packaging introduction
• Conduct trials in the factory, establishing process control parameters and validating packaging standards to ensure consistency with Product Design.
• Own activities related to the introduction of new packaging into the factory using various systems (internal and customer).
• Collaborate with outside agencies and suppliers to coordinate and ensure the completion of relevant activities required as part of the artwork approval process.
• Support the delivery of Process & Profit Improvement Projects at the site level, ensuring changes are introduced in accordance with defined site capabilities, preserving product quality attributes, and meeting Food Safety and Legal requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams, ensuring customer care and adherence to our Purpose, Dairy Strategy, Vision, and Values.
• Stay updated on packaging market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements, and processes.
• Present packaging samples and concepts to internal and external stakeholders

Does this sound exciting to you? Join us and be a part of a team that values collaboration and excellence!

Qualifications and skills

• BSc in food science or equivalent. Relevant Packaging Qualifications are desirable.
• Experience in food industry
• Experience in artwork approval, packaging development
• Project management and organisational skills: demonstrate flexibility & adaptability.
• Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions.
• Numerical ability to record & analyse key process data.
• Highly organized multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail with structured approach.
• Display tenacity, go that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service.
• Able to play a key role as a high performing team
• Car and full driving licence