At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage packaging technology and improve supplier performance for a leading drinks company.
- Company: Join a top recruitment firm in the print and packaging sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities in various sectors.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with access to over 300 job opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects and make a real impact in the drinks industry.
- Qualifications: Proven management skills and experience with packaging materials in FMCG or drinks.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The role of Packaging Manager will be responsible for managing the packaging technology function and providing exceptional packaging technology support to the business. You will aim to improve performance of packaging suppliers' manufacturing facilities and quality systems. The Packaging Manager will also ensure that all packaging provided to this premier drinks supplier is in accordance with its specification and provides the functionality to meet the demands of the bottling programme.
Main responsibilities
- Line Management responsibility for one Packaging Technologist
- Project Management
- Drive continuous improvement in packaging
- Reduce the number of packaging non-conformances by proactively working with suppliers on improvements
- Create packaging supplier quality agreements / KPIs
- Schedule and chair quality review meetings with suppliers
- Represent the packaging function in the NPD meetings
- Audit packaging suppliers
- Be an active member of the HACCP team
- Ensure that all packaging has an up to date specification and that this is reviewed at the required frequency
- Advise business on improvements / developments in packaging
- Advise business on legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to packaging of the finished product
- Assist sales and marketing in identifying specific customers’ needs and develop packaging solutions to support these
- Assist in the checking and approval of all packaging pilot samples
- Organise and oversee production trials to ensure the suitability of new packaging materials
- Identify cost reduction opportunities whilst maintaining effective packaging solutions
- Attend first production / print runs at the packaging manufacturer
- Liaise with Finance to charge and recover costs from suppliers for non-conforming packaging
- Be involved in obsolescent packaging materials
Qualifications
Candidates must have proven management skills and a track record of successfully working with packaging materials from a technical point of view in either FMCG or the drinks sector. Experience with continuous improvement objectives is also key, as is the ability to work as part of a team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who stands out from the crowd, with an ability to make reasoned decisions and strength of character to stand by them.
Skills you’ll need
- Full driving license
- FLT License
- Good administration skills
- IT skills to support and enhance performance
Packaging Manager – Drinks - North West England - £35k - £45k employer: Job Search Place Limited
As a leading employer in the drinks packaging sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and continuous improvement. Our North West England location offers employees access to a vibrant community and numerous growth opportunities, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to exciting projects with a premier drinks supplier. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration, quality, and professional development.
