Senior Packaging Manager

• Mar 2021 - Present

Packaging Innovation Technologist

• Nov 2015 - Feb 2021

Packaging Technologist

• Jun 2011 - Oct 2015

Packaging technologist managing all development and artwork for the main production site and Roberts Ilkeston. Also developed all packaging for Boulder Brands UK gluten-free. Packaging technologist managing all development and artwork for the main production site and Roberts Ilkeston. Also developed all packaging for Boulder Brands UK gluten-free.

Packaging Development Technologist

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

Packaging development for multiple sites primarily focussing on flowwrapping, thermoforming and carton packaging. Packaging development for multiple sites primarily focussing on flowwrapping, thermoforming and carton packaging.

Packaging Technologist

• Apr 2005 - Jan 2009

ACHIEVEMENTS • average of 800 artworks completed per year, with peak times round summer and Christmas launches (NPDs – 40%; Product Engineering – 30%; Redesign – 20%; Others – 10%) • artwork approval rate: 23% on version 1 (YOY +9pp), 52% on version 2 (YOY +6pp), 20% on version 3 (YOY -17pp) • established efficient and accurate reporting system using cloud solutions (Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint) • established productive kick-off meetings with suppliers for bigger launches using cloud solutions and online meetings as well as efficient follow-up and tracking tools • established tailored approval processes for specific brands in line with their requirements – including colour labs, colour proofs, pre-production proofs, external approval systems PROJECT MANAGEMENT • creating and issuing critical paths for own label launches and exclusive brand launches, incorporating brand requirements • ensuring regular updates, communicating risks and proposing solutions and alternative routes to hit launch date • liaising with relevant internal departments and external suppliers to ensure product launches on time ARTWORK PRODUCTION • forecasting artwork production workload and communicating resource requirements and priority order to relevant teams • providing complete and accurate artwork brief to the artwork agency including pack copy, design, print and packaging requirements • coordinating artwork approval process • monitoring, managing, and controlling artwork changes • coordinating with suppliers, printers, design team and artwork agency to aim for artwork to be correct on first version Show less

Packaging Technologist

• Sep 2003 - Sep 2005

Packaging Technologist

• Jul 2001 - Oct 2002

Packaging Technologist during my gap year, responsible for line trials and extensive laboratory testing. Packaging Technologist during my gap year, responsible for line trials and extensive laboratory testing.