Join a Luxury Automotive Leader as a Packaging Engineer / Packaging Analyst in Gaydon! Our client, a renowned name in high‑performance automotive manufacturing, is seeking a dedicated professional to support their innovative supply chain and logistics operations.
This temporary, ongoing opportunity is for a minimum of one year with a 39‑hour week, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
- Developing and refining packaging processes, including returnable containers, pallets, and delivery frames
- Analyzing packaging utilisation, damage rates, and repair trends to identify improvements
- Building cost models and business cases for new packaging solutions and continuous improvements
- Supporting new packaging launches, engineering changes, and project milestones
- Managing packaging data, supplier performance, and waste metrics
- Producing KPI dashboards and reports on costs, availability, and supplier performance
- Collaborating with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure compliance and performance
- Supporting sustainability initiatives, waste reduction, and environmental compliance
- Assisting with health & safety assessments and packaging design approvals
- Developing analytical tools and simulation models for planning and forecasting
- Supporting new model programmes and engineering changes
Qualifications
- Experience in packaging engineering, logistics, or supply chain analysis
- Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and database management
- Knowledge of returnable packaging systems and material handling
- Strong supplier management and KPI tracking experience
- Understanding of lean principles, cost reduction, and continuous improvement
- Ability to support projects and work effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Awareness of budget control, forecasting, and environmental standards
- Full UK driving licence (travel between sites required)
If you’re passionate about driving operational excellence in a premium automotive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
