At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage packaging for exciting food products and lead innovative projects.
- Company: Dynamic food manufacturer in North Devon with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and drive sustainability initiatives.
- Why this job: Take ownership of packaging and make a real impact in a progressive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in packaging or related fields with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a successful and growing food manufacturer based in North Devon.
This is a broad, hands-on position with ownership of packaging across both branded and retailer own-label products. You will manage packaging specifications, support new product launches, coordinate artwork approvals and work with suppliers to develop packaging that is compliant, commercially effective and fit for purpose.
You do not necessarily need to already hold the title of Packaging Technologist. We are open to candidates from packaging, specifications, technical, NPD, process or wider food manufacturing backgrounds who have relevant transferable experience.
- Managing packaging throughout the product lifecycle
- Creating, reviewing and maintaining packaging specifications and product data
- Supporting packaging development for new products and packaging changes
- Evaluating packaging materials for suitability, sustainability and cost
- Working with packaging suppliers to identify new and improved solutions
- Coordinating factory packaging trials and transit testing
- Maintaining palletisation and transport configuration data
- Ensuring packaging meets legal, customer and retailer requirements
- Working closely with Technical, NPD, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Sales and Marketing
- Identifying improvements in packaging performance, sustainability, efficiency and cost
Experience in packaging, technical, specifications, NPD or food manufacturing.
Knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, artwork or product data.
Strong organisation and project-management skills.
The ability to manage several projects and deadlines.
Experience with retailer own-label products, Valpak, EPR, packaging legislation or sustainability would be advantageous, although it is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied packaging function and work across technical, operational, commercial and sustainability-led projects within a progressive food manufacturing business.
Senior Packaging Manager in Devon employer: Moorland Recruitment
As a leading food manufacturer in North Devon, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their roles. With a strong focus on sustainability and new product development, we offer ample opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits that reflect our commitment to employee well-being. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating impactful packaging solutions in a thriving industry.
