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ASR Group/Domino Sugar
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London, Greater London
NPD Packing Technologist
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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. POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES The Packaging Technologist position will execute a variety of packaging Innovation & Renovation projects in support of the objectives of the New Product Development (NPD) team. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work across a broad-range of packaging commodity types (e.g. poly film, corrugate, paperboard, etc.), ensure food safety, and provide value to the customer while controlling overall costs. This position must work closely with internal customers across multiple locations (UK and Portugal) and functional areas, as well as external suppliers to successfully deliver projects against businesses requirements. A successful candidate would be self-motivated with a passion for exceeding customer expectations. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES + Simultaneously manage multiple projects of either a continuous improvement nature (cost savings, productivity gains, and process improvements), sustainability, or to fulfill a specific customer need. + Technical lead in the creation of new/revision of existing packaging specifications across all phases of development; responsible for the maintenance of packaging specifications within SAP. + Oversee plant trials in support of project implementation; reporting against predetermined key performance indicators to gain adoption within the Operations group. + Identifies packaging related waste and material standardization opportunities; implementing improvements when supported by a business case. + Provide technical expertise to multiple functional areas (including but not limited to Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing) to overcome business challenges. + Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS + Qualifications science/engineering degree or proven experience in similar environment; membership of Institute of Packaging by examination desirable. + 0 to 2 years of experience working directly with packaging development. + Basic knowledge of a broad range of packaging materials and packaging equipment commonly found within the Food and Beverage or FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry. 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. This year Tate & Lyle Sugars has been certified as one of Britain's Top Employers for the third year running.