PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST INTERN

COTY UK&I - ASHFORD

12 MONTH INTERNSHIP

We’re Coty, a global leader in beauty. We’re #1 in the world for Fragrance and #3 in the world in Colour Cosmetics with a portfolio of brands that have been known and loved for generations.

Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. We have some of the most well-known brands in the categories of Fragrances, Colour Cosmetics and Skin & Body Care including Gucci, Chloé, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Sally Hansen, philosophy, Adidas, Rimmel, Max Factor, COVERGIRL and the list goes on and on!

Coty is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences helps us build better products, better serve our users, and build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This is an illuminating experience where design, functionality, industrialisation, and sustainability intersect. It is an opportunity for new interns and students who are engaged, numerate, and analytical to immerse in the dynamic field of packaging, gaining hands-on experiepce in crafting solutions that seamlessly blend innovation with environmental consciousness.

Project execution:

• Assist in delivering initiative projects as directed by the Supply Chain Packaging Technologists and Packaging Transformation and Capability Leader.
• Work on the execution of packaging and packaging-focused production cost optimization projects alongside packaging technologist.
• Provide site and supplier technical support for the packaging materials.
• Work effectively with R&D and suppliers.
• Work on new product initiatives to improve 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.
• Contribute to project management of production line trials for packaging and product validation to meet packaging criteria.

Technical:

• Develop secondary and tertiary packaging solutions.
• Construct and write individual component specifications.
• Provide support for technical validation of new components necessary to support Production and Planning capacity plan needs.
• Contribute 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 Technical Product Services Leader.
• Provide data administration for packaging aspects of business software to include Bills of Materials and logistics data.
• Regularly use SAP to ensure the accuracy of data and records.

Helath & Safety:

• Follow all Company Safety Procedures and adhere to all processes, procedures and guidelines in place.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Good knowledge of the New Product Development process
• Learns quick and understands dynamics within the market and fragrance category
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and prioritising skills
• Ability to work effectively to deadline
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong team player and collaborates easily with others, willing to help and learn from others and shares relevant information with the team
• Able to demonstrate a creative flair and solve problems
• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines

WHAT WE BRING:

• Salary that matches your knowledge and experience
• A competitive benefit package
• Opportunity to be part of a gamechanger company in the beauty industry.