Packaging Technologist London, England
Job description
ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
What will you be doing?
As part of our NPD team you will be the subject matter expert across a broad range of packaging commodity types ensuring product performance, food safety and value are considered at every step of the way. You’ll be passionate about getting to know our consumer and customer needs, learning about their trends to shape and deliver brilliant, sustainable, packaging experiences.
We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Technologist, you will lead a variety of packaging Innovation & Renovation projects, providing technical expertise to customers across multiple locations and functional areas.
Whilst there is no formal supervisory responsibility, you will indirectly provide project related leadership, direction and guidance to cross-functional team members to external suppliers.
Hybrid working – Minimum of 3 days a week at our Thames Refinery and 2 days from home.
What are we looking for?
- Broad knowledge of packaging materials and packaging equipment, preferably within the food and beverage or CPG industry
- Working knowledge of key materials – poly film corrugates, paperboard etc…
- Experience using Cape Pack pallentisation software or similar
- Challenge conventional thinking on packaging related subjects – continuously strive to implement creative solutions and improve business impact
Training – We will support you by providing the tools to identify and pursue your own personal development plan, having dedicated time to discuss performance, development, and career progression. Full training will be provided whether that’s learning on the job, community volunteering experiences, mentoring, secondments or formal learning like apprenticeship and leadership programmes. We want you to achieve you full potential!
What can Tate & Lyle offer you
Our Reward philosophy at ASR Group is through merit-based pay which enables us to recognize your personal contribution and encourages your development and advancement.
We are proud of the suite of benefits we offer and there’s more to share with you as you go through our recruitment process!
26 days annual holiday plus bank holidays- 9% Company Contributed Pension Scheme (when you contribute a minimum of 3%)
- 3 Volunteering/ Charity Days per year
- Life Assurance Scheme and Income protection scheme
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Family Friendly Policies
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, the group's values are the cornerstone of our success.
Leadership - our goal is to be the leader in every arena in which we compete. Teamwork - our strength is magnified when we work together. Integrity - honesty and trust are the foundation of our success.Service - we know that the people and communities in which we operate are crucial partners to our success. Sustainability - the member companies of ASR Group are committed to sustainable agricultural and business practices.
