Packaging Technologist in Coventry

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Recruitment Consultant at Alexander Steele | Food, Drinks and Consumer Goods Recruitment Specialist – Technical, Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial

Location: Coventry

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Are you a Packaging Technologist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global food manufacturer and play a key role in shaping packaging development for well-known consumer products.

You’ll support the NPD and Packaging teams to drive innovation, quality, and efficiency across a wide range of packaging formats – while working closely with design houses, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing relationships with design houses and supporting the development of best-practice packaging solutions.
• Briefing artworks, maintaining cutter guides, coordinating redesign projects and managing film changeovers on site.
• Supporting the NPD process—packaging trials, transit testing, and managing print timelines from FTP through to site introduction.
• Providing day-to-day packaging support to Operations and QA teams.
• Building knowledge of packaging materials to improve line efficiency and product performance.
• Ensuring all existing packaging is compliant, fit for purpose and supported by accurate electronic specifications.
• Delivering cost-saving and rationalisation projects.
• Building strong supplier relationships and keeping up to date with industry trends, materials, and competitor insights.
• Solving operational packaging quality issues.
• Supporting NPD launches when equipment or materials present challenges.
• Balancing quality, cost, and technical feasibility in packaging development.
• Managing artwork and print requirements within tight deadlines.
• Identifying correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs.
• Addressing legal or technical issues related to packaging or print.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in NPD packaging within food manufacturing.
• Experience working with artwork, packaging materials, and print processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with occasional travel required.

Why apply?

You’ll have the opportunity to influence packaging development for a major food brand, work on exciting new projects launching in 2026, and build relationships across the industry. If you’re passionate about packaging innovation and looking for a role with real impact – this is an excellent move.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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