Senior Packaging Technologist

HOMECARE: Europe Business Unit Packaging Role: Port Sunlight, UK. Packaging Technologist WL1 B5 Want to join the European Home Care Packaging Team ? Join us in shaping the future of packaging for iconic Home Care brands that brighten the lives of consumers in Europe Be part of a team at the heart of innovation with iconic brands like Comfort, Persil, Domestos, Cif & Sun and one of the largest packaging portfolios in Europe. This is a unique opportunity to make real impact. We are bringing market making innovations to Europe HC and our pack team is at the forefront of products like Persil Wonder Wash and CIF Infinite Clean Join our dynamic packaging team at Port Sunlight, where we’re shaping the future of sustainable, consumer-loved packaging. As part of the pack team, you’ll work at the forefront of design and delivery—bringing bold ideas to life across Europe. If you're passionate about purposeful packaging design, development, and driving change, we’d love to hear from you. What’s the role all about? As a Senior Packaging Technologist, you will develop and scale innovative packaging solutions for our Homecare brands in Europe Working within a dynamic team, you’ll collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and R&D to bring packaging ideas to life, from concept to shelf. What You’ll Do You will take the lead in developing and delivering packaging solutions that combine consumer insight, technical excellence, and sustainability. Key responsibilities include: • Leading packaging development from concept to full-scale production. • Lead innovation and cost-saving packaging projects with full autonomy. • Translating consumer needs, business goals, and technical requirements into impactful solutions. • Design, test, and implement primary and secondary packaging solutions. • Driving cost, quality, and speed improvements through expert project management and risk mitigation • Opportunity to coach and develop junior members of the team What We’re Looking For A self-driven packaging expert to lead the end-to-end development of new packaging innovations. You’ll own projects from concept to launch, collaborating across functions to deliver smart, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that delight consumers and meet business goals. • Proven experience in packaging development — Cartons, Flexibles, bottles & closures in a FMCG environment • A technical background in packaging or engineering, design, with a track record of delivering packaging innovation. • Confident decision-maker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. • Ability to influence stakeholders with clear, data-driven recommendations. • A collaborative spirit, with enthusiasm for learning and helping others grow.