Technical Manager - Flexible Packaging

  • Job Reference: PK8541
  • Date Posted: 21 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Future Recruitment Ltd
  • Website: https://www.futurerecruitment.com
  • Location: West Yorkshire
  • Salary: On Application
  • Bonus/Benefits: Salary: £DOE + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Sector: Packaging, Technology
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

NEW VACANCY! (PK8541)

PACKAGING TECHNICIAN / TECHNICAL MANAGER

HYBRID / WEST YORKSHIRE (Please contact me for further location details)

Salary: £Depending On Experience + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

My client specialises in high-quality customer flexible packaging and labelling products. They stand out for their emphasis on innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, with a focus on minimising environmental impact through recyclable and biodegradable materials. The company combines state-of-the-art technology with a customer-centric approach to deliver high-quality, bespoke packaging solutions tailored to individual brand requirements.

They are looking to recruit a Packaging Technician or Technical Manager who has a working knowledge of multiple print and prepress technologies. The ideal candidate will be required to have a good understanding of Flexo printing.

Responsibilities

  • Play a primary role in the area of Technical Service, working closely with the sales and production teams to achieve customer and business objectives through technical means
  • Validate and liaise with Suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and maximum quality
  • Colour Management expertise; proactively and reactively supports this technology, via the Print function, Ink Manager and Ink Suppliers
  • To assesses customers' needs and proactively and reactively incorporate continuous improvement methods and philosophy
  • Work with and calls on top level management as well as suppliers, to develop technical response/action plans regarding issues and opportunities
  • Troubleshoot press issues - for flexo/gravure/offset products for the Narrow Web industry customers - and recommend actions/formulations to improve/correct situation.
  • Gather correct information so lab resources can operate in the most efficient manner, both to correct issues and to design new products
  • Complete and participate in special projects as assigned
  • Provide weekly and/or monthly reports detailing technical projects/issues/needs.
  • Directly communicate on-site with customers to address technical issues and/or interacts with customers as a professional immediate technical resource
  • Client and Supplier visits