Head of Packaging Innovation in Goole

Head of Packaging Innovation East Yorkshire | Hybrid Working £70,000 – £72,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits A rare opportunity to shape the future of packaging innovation. Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK manufacturer to appoint a Head of Packaging Innovation. This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to drive packaging innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement within a growing business committed to quality and innovation. You'll lead the packaging strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop commercially successful packaging solutions from concept through to launch. This is an opportunity to influence business-wide decisions, introduce new technologies and play a key role in the company's future growth. The Role * Lead the packaging innovation strategy across the business. * Drive sustainability initiatives and material innovation. * Deliver packaging projects from concept through to commercial launch. * Work closely with Commercial, Technical, NPD, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain teams. * Build strong supplier relationships and identify emerging packaging technologies. * Ensure packaging solutions meet commercial, technical and regulatory requirements. About You You'll be an experienced packaging professional with a background in Food or FMCG manufacturing, capable of balancing innovation, technical excellence and commercial objectives. You'll have: * Proven experience delivering packaging innovation. * Strong knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and technologies. * Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. * The ability to influence at all levels and drive meaningful change. What's on Offer * £70,000 – £72,000 Basic Salary * Annual Bonus * Hybrid Working * Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme * A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and make a lasting impact within a growing business. Interested? If you're looking for your next leadership challenge in packaging innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Ballatine Recruitment - Food & Drink Consultancy Director | Ballantine Recruitment