Process lead Work, Jobs in Middlesbrough, Eng (with Salaries)

Packaging Technologist
ICB Distillers part of the Fortitude Spirits Group —Middlesbrough
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- In-person
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Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator (Early Intervention and Prevention)
The Junction Foundation —Middlesbrough
- £35,023 a year
- Full-time
- Health & wellbeing programme
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13d
Production Supervisor (weekends)
Corporate Trade Supplies UK —Northallerton North
- £15.22 - £19.46 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
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Head of Collections
Auxillis —Peterlee
- £75,000 a year
- Travel
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Goods In Manager
Cawingredients Limited —Leeming Bar
- £64,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
13d
Director of Quality, Compliance and Training (Care Homes)
Caring and Leading —Darlington
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Production Manager
Caterpillar —Stockton-on-Tees
- £41,500 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
13d
Internal Talent Manager
ResQ —Seaham
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
Regional Operations Manager
LOVESPACE —Middlesbrough
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Senior Supervisor
North Yorkshire Council —Whitby
- From £47,390 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Development Manager
Thirteen —Middlesbrough
- £59,083 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
6d
Panel Department Manager
Intelect UK Ltd —Middlesbrough
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Overtime
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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6d
Shift Lead
B&Q —Middlesbrough
- £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Logistics Manager
Lionweld Kennedy —Middlesbrough
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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14h
Part Time Picker
A G Parfett & Sons Ltd —Middlesbrough
- £12.74 an hour
- Part-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Senior Development Manager
Thirteen —Middlesbrough
- £65,880 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
6d
AM2 Assessor - Durham
FIND. —Durham
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Electrical experience
- First Aid Certification
- IT
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Twilight Loader
A G Parfett & Sons Ltd —Middlesbrough
- £12.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Head of Credit and Collections
Wave Utilities —Durham
- From £70,667 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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6d
Head of People
Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Human resources
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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13d

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Packaging Technologist

ICB Distillers part of the Fortitude Spirits Group -
Middlesbrough

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Procurement
Analysis skills
Project management
Food industry
Food safety
Communication skills

Full job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Packaging Technologist to lead the development, specification, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions across our beverage portfolio.

Operating within a fast-paced SME drinks manufacturing environment, this role combines packaging innovation with operational efficiency, commercial awareness, quality compliance, and sustainability focus.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering fit-for-purpose, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions that support manufacturing performance, product integrity, and brand excellence.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Packaging Development

· Develop and maintain specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging including glass bottles, cans, closures, labels, cartons, and shrink wrap.

· Lead packaging activities for new product launches and customer-led projects.

· Evaluate and introduce new packaging materials, formats, and technologies.

· Plan and execute packaging trials and validation activities on production lines.

· Review and approve packaging artwork from a technical and compliance perspective.

Factory Trials & Line Compatibility

Coordinate and support packaging trials across bottling and canning operations.
Ensure packaging compatibility with filling, labelling, packing, and palletising equipment.
Investigate and resolve packaging-related production issues such as:
label application defects
closure torque variation
bottle/can damage
scuffing
pallet instability
Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production teams to improve line performance and operational efficiency.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

· Work closely with packaging suppliers to obtain technical data, specifications, and samples.

· Support supplier approval and onboarding processes.

· Monitor supplier quality and performance standards.

· Provide technical expertise to Procurement during supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.

Cost Optimisation & Commercial Support

· Maintain accurate packaging specifications and cost information.

· Identify and implement cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities without compromising product quality or performance.

· Contribute to margin improvement initiatives through packaging optimisation.

Quality, Compliance & Food Safety

· Ensure all packaging complies with food safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.

· Maintain packaging technical documentation and specification databases.

· Support HACCP and wider food safety systems relating to packaging materials and processes.

· Ensure compliance with labelling legislation and relevant industry standards.

· Assist with sustainability reporting and environmental compliance requirements.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Drive initiatives to reduce packaging waste and material usage.
Lead projects focused on recyclability, lightweighting, and alternative sustainable materials.
Monitor packaging performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Stay informed on emerging packaging technologies, sustainability trends, and regulatory developments.

Knowledge, experience, and skills required:

· Degree or diploma in Packaging Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

· 3–5 years’ experience within packaging development in food or beverage manufacturing.

· Strong technical understanding of packaging materials including glass, aluminium, and flexible films.

· Experience supporting factory trials and manufacturing operations.

· Knowledge of food safety, packaging compliance, and labelling regulations.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

· Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.

· Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, performance, and cost.

· Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Desirable

· Experience within bottling and/or canning operations.

· Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and recyclable packaging solutions.

· Experience working within an SME manufacturing environment.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Application question(s):

share a brief overview of an end to end process for testing and validating a new packaging concept to ensure suitability.
share a brief over view of how you would approach a cost reduction project where product protection or brand experience was not compromised
- How do you remain current with packaging materials, regulations and sustainability trends?
Share your experience with artwork, labelling and version control
Please conform you are aware that that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

within packaging development in food industry: 3 years (required)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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process lead jobs in middlesbrough, eng

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Production Supervisor (weekends)

Head of Collections

Goods In Manager

Director of Quality, Compliance and Training (Care Homes)

Production Manager

Internal Talent Manager

Regional Operations Manager

Senior Supervisor

Development Manager

Panel Department Manager

Shift Lead

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Senior Development Manager

AM2 Assessor - Durham

Twilight Loader

Head of Credit and Collections

Head of People

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