PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST - INTERN

ASHFORD

POSITION WILL START IN THE SUMMER AND WILL BE A 12 MONTH FTC

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Role Overview

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

ROLE SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURS

• Drive for results
• Alertness to quality
• Accuracy under pressure
• Builds effective relationships

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)

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.