At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead packaging innovation and manage supplier relationships in a fresh produce business.
- Company: A successful and growing fresh produce company that values new ideas.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Take ownership of packaging strategy and make a real impact on sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in packaging, food manufacturing, or FMCG with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Packaging professional looking for your next challenge?
We're recruiting a Packaging Manager to join a successful and growing fresh produce business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the packaging function, leading development projects, building supplier relationships and driving innovation across the business.
Working closely with Commercial, Technical and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in improving packaging performance, supporting sustainability initiatives and ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations.
What's in it for you?
- A varied role with responsibility across the full packaging function.
- The opportunity to lead packaging innovation and continuous improvement projects.
- Work closely with teams across the business and key supplier partners.
- Join a growing business that values new ideas and long-term development.
The Role
As Packaging Manager, you'll lead the development, sourcing and continuous improvement of packaging solutions, ensuring quality, availability and cost efficiency remain at the forefront.
Key responsibilities include
- Managing the sourcing, availability and stock levels of packaging materials.
- Building strong supplier relationships and ensuring continuity of supply.
- Delivering packaging cost-saving and optimisation projects.
- Leading packaging development to improve shelf life, reduce waste and enhance presentation.
- Managing packaging artwork from concept through to print approval.
- Supporting product launches, packaging trials and sustainability initiatives.
- Keeping up to date with packaging trends, legislation and new technologies.
About You
You'll have experience within packaging, fresh produce, food manufacturing or FMCG, along with a good understanding of packaging materials and supply chains.
You'll be organised, commercially minded and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver practical solutions.
- Working Pattern
- Monday to Friday.
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence packaging strategy and be part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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