Packaging Engineer

Packaging Operations Team Lead - Initially a 12 month contract The Packaging Operations Team Lead will build and lead a high-performing, team-based organisation where colleagues are flexible, multi-skilled, and empowered to make decisions that result in safe, agile, and compliant packaging of finished goods. A strong focus on people leadership, team development, and communication is essential. High levels of initiative, energy, and motivation are key requirements, alongside excellent organisational and people management skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES People management of direct reports including packaging technicians and shift leads Lead, coach and support the packaging team to ensure delivery of the production schedule Assist in troubleshooting and facilitate appropriate resolution of issues Partner closely with Packaging BPS, Warehouse, Quality (QA & QC), Engineering and other colleagues Represent the Packaging group at critical meetings (e.g. Daily Ops, S&OE, Functional Lead Team) Report on key performance indicators (e.g. schedule adherence, changeover performance, unplanned downtime) Promote and demonstrate a proactive approach to safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and regulatory compliance Ensure training records and training plans are in place, up to date and aligned with role requirements Maintain compliance of training materials, master batch records, SOPs and other documents under cGMP Lead and support daily operation of processing systems and collaborate with plant engineering to ensure equipment reliability and calibration Partner with validation SMEs to prepare / approve validation protocols, plans, executions and summary reports for ongoing validation and revalidation Instil Right First Time (six-sigma) and lean manufacturing practices to drive operational excellence Coach, mentor and train shift leads and packaging technicians on packaging processes, operational excellence tools and high-performance team behaviours Support performance evaluations and provide feedback and coaching to staff Assist in recruitment and onboarding for the Packaging Operations team Participate in plant optimisation initiatives to deliver strong value Work closely with the Packaging Project Lead to support delivery of the Packaging Strategic Master Plan Maintain visibility boards for packaging metrics and status, with focus on schedule adherence and changeover performance Perform desk-based tasks as required (e.g. MES exception closure, deviation investigation, administrative duties) Requirements : Degree in Engineering, Science or Business Discipline is required. Minimum 3 years as a Packaging Engineer in the Biotech / Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry with increasing responsibility. Independent thinker with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams. Ability to multi-task and manage timelines. Experience working with packaging artwork is a plus. Working knowledge of packaging manufacturing processes Proficient in MS Office : Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CAPE or TOPS Proficient in MS Project. Experience packaging combination products is a plus. Proficiency with Oracle or other materials management systems and Trackwise is desired. Skills : Packaging Engineer Biotech Packaging Operations