At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage packaging procurement and stock control across multiple sites.
- Company: Fast-growing food and fresh produce business in Kent.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on operational efficiency and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key leadership role within a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in packaging management and team leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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
Packaging Manager in Sittingbourne employer: Fresh People
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