R&D Associate, PLM, Packaging Specification Compliance

Reckitt

R&D packaging compliance associate improving Reckitt’s packaging specification portfolio. Analyzing materials data, supporting audits, and driving cross-functional continuous improvement.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeKingston upon Hull • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Packaging Development and Technical Documentation, with a strong focus on Material Science and Project Management. Capable of driving strategic business decisions and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to enhance packaging material specifications.

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Packaging DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationMaterial ScienceProject ManagementProduct Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills

Packaging Specification KnowledgeData Quality StandardsAudit Program SupportTechnical AnalysisChange Leadership

Soft Skills

Task Execution Under PressureStrategic Decision-MakingRelationship ManagementBusiness AcumenConsumer Insight

Tools & Technologies

Specification Management ProcessGeneral Specification TemplatesDigital Transformation

Industry Keywords

Quality KnowledgeManufacturing KnowledgeInnovation ProcessesResearch and DevelopmentBusiness Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transform the packaging material specification portfolio for assigned packaging commodities
Consolidate packaging material specifications by removing duplicates and increasing cross-site specifications where applicable
Broaden the range of packaging material specifications where appropriate while meeting holistic business needs
Maintain and improve data quality standards for the packaging material specification portfolio
Support the audit program against agreed KPIs
Provide technical analysis of cross-regional specification data
Recommend remediation and continuous improvement opportunities
Follow the packaging material specification management process defined in the new operating model, with guidance from the BPL-PM
Work with Procurement and the Specification Management team to develop the packaging material specification portfolio in alignment with packaging materials and suppliers
Collaborate with regulatory, safety, quality, procurement, manufacturing, and R&D Packaging Development teams
Ensure General Specification templates remain fit for purpose

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience or knowledge in Packaging Development
Technical Documentation and Packaging Specification knowledge
Material Science knowledge
Project Management knowledge
Knowledge of Business Strategy
Task execution under pressure
Strategic business decision-making
Business acumen and commercial awareness
Objective setting and accountability
Consumer insight and creative direction
Research and Development knowledge
Change leadership
Product Lifecycle Management
Business partnership and collaboration
Relationship management
Ability to adapt to changes in technological development plans
Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvements
Knowledge of innovation processes
Digital transformation for R&D
Quality and Manufacturing knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental benefits
Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
Life insurance for all employees globally
Local-market benefits
Global share plans
Short-term incentives for eligible roles
Pay-for-performance rewards philosophy
Access to the Research and Development Academy
Inclusive support through four global Employee Resource Groups