In this role you help design, implement and optimise packaging solutions to support efficient logistics operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets production needs, standards, and sustainability goals. You’ll analyse packaging processes to reduce waste and improve material handling, storage, and transport within the supply chain. This position combines hands-on design with data-driven improvement in a fast-paced, lean environment, offering opportunities to influence packaging standards and supplier collaboration.
Pay / Benefits
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Enhanced company pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus
Private medical insurance and health cash plan
Life assurance benefit
Sabbatical opportunity after two years’ service
Responsibilities
Assist in Packaging Design and Optimisation to improve material handling, storage, and transportation
Define packaging specifications and standards for consistency and efficiency
Develop cost-effective, sustainable packaging with suppliers
Support model launches and MDP Packaging deliverables
Analyze packaging processes to identify inefficiencies and drive lean improvements
Maintain PFEP database records for packaging designs/materials/specifications
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure packaging materials meet standards
Ensure packaging solutions comply with industry standards and safety regulations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy packaging solutions across operations
Assist in returnable packaging management and tracking
Monitor KPIs related to packaging and logistics performance
Support dynamic working environment and occasional travel
Contribute to projects and initiatives led by Senior Packaging and Continuous Improvement Engineer
Key requirements
1–2 years of experience in packaging, logistics, or supply chain engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred
Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Analytical skills to assess packaging performance and propose improvements
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
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