The purpose of the Packaging Technologist is to work on the introduction of new product initiatives and optimise cost/productivity efficiencies at site level.
Key Success Measures
Support the execution of initiative projects as directed by the Supply Chain Packaging Technologists and Packaging Transformation and Capability Leader
Execution of packaging and packaging focussed production cost optimisation projects
Site and supplier technical support for packaging materials
Development of effective working relationships with R&D and suppliers
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project Execution
Work on new product initiatives to time, cost and quality measures, including development of secondary and tertiary packaging solutions & construction and writing of individual component specifications.
Execute handover against aligned success criteria from Supply Chain Packaging to Production
Reporting of component supplier performance (1-2 suppliers) and provide ongoing assessment of component supplier performance (1-2 suppliers) as contributor to supplier reviews.
Ensuring management of production line trials for packaging and product validation meet packaging criteria.
Technical Expertise
Development of secondary and tertiary packaging solutions.
Construction and writing of individual component specifications.
Providing support for technical validation of new components necessary to support Production and Planning capacity plan needs
Contributing to issue resolution such as Root Cause Analysis by providing packaging knowledge support to Production and Quality functions.
Support component and finished goods testing as part of technical validation as directed by Supply Chain Packaging Technologists and Packaging Transformation and Capability Leader
Data administration for packaging aspects of business software to include Bills Of Materials and logistics data.
Regular use of SAP to ensure the accuracy of data and records
COTY BEHAVIOURS
Own it. Drive It! I am accountable, relentless and tenacious
Be brave and go beyond. I go the extra mile, because targets are there to be beaten
Live beauty, breathe beauty. I love beauty, know beauty and want to reinvent beauty for my consumers
Win for the team. Coty is my work family and a win is only a win if it’s for the entire team
Think like a start up. I’ll beat the big guys by acting fast with new ideas executed superbly
ROLE SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURS
Drive for results
Alertness to quality
Accuracy under pressure
Builds effective relationships
KEY INTERFACES
QA
Health and Safety
Planning SPOC
Engineering
Production
Site initiative leadership
R&D packaging
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Conditions of employment are in accordance with Coty’s policies.
Applicants will require the following:
Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship will not be provided)
Satisfactory references
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical fitness required to perform the inherent duties of the role
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Authorise and allocate appropriate resources (people, financial) and training to ensure Coty’s Health and Safety Management system is implemented and risk is minimised.
Lead, manage and supervise workers (including contractors) that you have responsibility for on Coty premises.
Ensure the workplace is safe and without risks to health both physical and psychological.
Reduce the risk of injury or illness in the workplace so far as reasonably practicable.
Take care of your own health and safety and the safety of others.
Avoid short cuts which could put yourself or someone else at risk.
Cooperate with Coty when they are taking action to improve health and safety.
Follow safety policies and procedures including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required and ensure the team are compliant also.
Report and investigate work-related hazards, incidents and near misses.
Complete all required health and safety training.
Other health and safety duties as required from time to time.
