Packaging Manager- Multi Site We are recruiting for an experienced Packaging Manager to join a fast-paced, growing food and fresh produce business, taking overall responsibility for packaging procurement, scheduling, warehousing, stock management and materials across multi operational sites in Kent.
Reporting to the Operations Director, this is a key leadership position with responsibility for a team of approximately 40 employees across Procurement, Packaging, Warehousing and Stock Control.
The successful candidate will have full responsibility for packaging and transit materials, ensuring stock availability, accuracy, cost control and operational efficiency while developing the processes, systems and people required to support a busy multi-site operation.
The Role Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 40 employees
Take overall responsibility for packaging procurement, warehousing, stock control and materials management across four sites
Manage and develop the packaging buying team, including supplier ordering and call-offs
Ensure packaging materials are available to meet production plans and customer requirements
Manage supplier relationships, pricing and ongoing performance
Conduct supplier tenders to ensure agreements remain commercially competitive
Take full responsibility for packaging and transit material budgets and stock management
Maintain accurate stock reporting and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Ensure physical stock-check cycles are completed and anomalies reconciled
Oversee WIP procedures and stock-location accuracy
Ensure packaging records are maintained in accordance with BRC requirements
Act as ERP Superuser for stock management systems and process accuracy
Establish and maintain relevant operational KPIs
Drive continuous improvement across packaging, procurement, warehousing and stock processes
Develop team capability through coaching, training and performance management
Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain and the wider management team to achieve business objectives
About You 5+ years experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong packaging, procurement, stock and materials management experience
Proven leadership of sizeable operational teams
Commercially strong with supplier management, negotiation and cost-control experience
Confident using ERP systems and managing stock accuracy and KPIs
Track record of delivering continuous improvement and operational efficiencies
Strong communicator with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams
Hands-on, visible leadership style with a full UK driving licence
What We Are Looking For This role would particularly suit an experienced Packaging Manager, Packaging & Materials Manager, Procurement & Packaging Manager, Supply Chain Packaging Manager or operational leader who has significant responsibility for packaging materials and stock.
You will need to be equally comfortable developing strategy and improving processes as you are getting involved in the day-to-day operation. The business is looking for someone who can bring structure, accountability, commercial awareness and continuous improvement while leading from the front.
In the first instance send your CV across for consideration
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