Packaging Sustainability Technologist

Job Description

GPA Global operates as your global packaging solutions provider. We offer our clients a holistic solution – providing every service associated with your packaging projects. From concept through to design, development, production, inspection and logistics, our capabilities touch all bases which span a wide range of needs within the packaging industry. As a global organization with regional manufacturing and logistics sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, we have created an infrastructure which services our clients with an on-the-ground customer centric relationship, but with the weight of a supported by a truly global operation. Specializing in a myriad of materials and processes, from including for use in folding cartons, to rigid boxes and multi-material luxury production, GPA Global is the complete packaging partner for today's global brands.

You will make our world better by:

• Researching alternatives to current non-sustainable packaging materials, including visiting factories to understand in detail alternatives, risks, and costs;
• Share new/ alternative materials globally and work with the other technologists to find like-for-like materials in different regions.
• Work with project teams to develop sustainable packaging.
• Evaluate current packaging materials, designs, and processes to identify areas of improvement in terms of sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction, increase recyclability and use of renewable materials.
• Conduct life cycle assessments and evaluate the impacts of packaging throughout its life cycle.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure all legal requirements for individual countries are complied with, for example, but not limited to: Waste Packaging Regulations UK, Plastic Packaging Tax regulations UK

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 + years of essential experience in packaging development and sustainability, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, design principals and sustainability best practices.
• Knowledge of EU legislation and UK plastic act.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to packaging.
• Ability to analyse complex data conduct life cycle assessments.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Passion for sustainability and a drive to make a positive environmental impact

You will work side by side with our global teams (Creative and engineering team, project managers, QA and QC team) with frequent communications to our EU, US and Mexico teams.

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