Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

Job Description

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you.

You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU. 

This role requires you to provide expert knowledge and leadership in Local Packaging Development and Packaging Maintenance activities, you will be working with the close direction of Regional Packaging Developers, Procurement and Mill Teams to achieve Kimberly-Clark’s business objectives, you will provide Innovative ideas and opportunities as well as achieving Cost Transformation targets.

Duties & Responsibilities


* Work to agreed safety standards.

Complying with company & country safety regulations.


* Project management of EMEA projects CT and DtV.

Product specification change programs through IMF gates, processes and change control.


* Coordinate and lead packaging trials for projects


* Develop, test & Implement packaging for new products and improvements to current packaging in partnership with R&E/Marketing/Procurement.

Following timelines to ensure completion of projects on time.


* Develop Packaging Material, Primary and Secondary Pack and Pallet specifications in line with the rest of EM.

Managing all specifications on KC system to ensure the most current version is approved and readily accessible.


* Raise accurate Line drawings for primary and secondary packaging on KC approved software


* Lead Implementation of Local Packaging Improvement and Packaging Cost Saving projects.


* Participate in multifunction team discussions for equipment & other activities that affect packaging. 


* Participate in initiatives that aim to improve consumer satisfaction.

Where necessary lead projects to eliminate/reduce packaging related sources of consumer dissatisfaction or complaint.

i.e.

user friendliness and quality of print and packaging.


* Develop & Implement the Regional packaging Improvement plans in partnership with Marketing & Mill in-line with agreed strategy & country. 


* Provide local technical mentoring support to the Mill for the implementation of product and equipment changes and provide technical direction to multifunction teams for all facility LCM activities.


* Work with Procurement to assess raw material vendors to ensure they can provide the quality of components required.

Working with existing suppliers to improve the quality of goods received.


* Ensure full awareness of Packaging activities risks and complexities by appropriate, accurate and timely communication to all parts of the business.


* Ensure accuracy of Bill of Materials as required to ensure correct packaging materials are ordered and quantities are m...