R&D Packaging Placement Review

· Packaging Development including development process, trial organisation and execution, analysis and reporting results to line management.
· Working with product insights and analytical teams to measure packaging attributes.
· Communication of project updates to Line Manager.
· Other activities will include arranging and conducting packaging tests and analysis, administration, submitting samples for laboratory analysis and reporting back to key members of the project teams.
· Packaging prototyping and preparation.
· Contribute to Health & Safety education and Health & Wellness activities.

My role was very autonomous during my time. I was given a lot of responsibility to organize my own time as well as others. This allowed me to develop a lot of skills first hand, very quickly which proved invaluable.

During this placement I have developed both technical and soft skills. From effective communication to time-management as well as specific technical packaging considerations looking at machines, material and product.

I had frequent connects with my line manager as well as a team dedicated to placement students. I was also allocated a buddy in a different team to connect with frequently about non team specific matters throughout my time also

PepsiCo was a great company to work for. Outside of our team activities there are areas to get involved with from volunteering, celebration to development. They run a huge amount of local community activities also which are great to be a part of.
In the office there are frequent events as well as regular virtual connects too.

This placement was a great insight into the world of work. I gained a huge variety of skills as well as experienced so many new things. The work was varied and everyone was always happy to help and pass on information.

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