At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead packaging projects from concept to implementation for fresh produce and fast-moving food categories.
- Company: Join a respected Fresh Fruit Importer and Supplier with a commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for innovation, and a focus on sustainability.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across multiple sites.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in packaging compliance and sustainability in the FMCG sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in packaging development and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We have the privilege of working with a successful and highly regarded Fresh Fruit Importer and Supplier, who strive to supply the best produce from Worldwide Growers to UK Retailers.
Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a passionate Packaging Manager to fulfil this new role, taking responsibility for multiple sites to ensure packaging compliance.
The position of Packaging Manager requires a hands-on packaging development professional supporting fresh produce (and other fast-moving food categories) from concept through to implementation.
Leads packaging projects end-to-end, working closely with packhouses/manufacturing sites, packaging suppliers, and commercial/technical stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose, compliant, cost-effective packaging solutions.
Experienced in trials, data-led decision making, and sustainability metrics (e. g., packaging weight reduction, material changes, plastic reduction, and EPR impact).
Key responsibilities will include; * Define the strategy to enable scalable, market leading innovation, foreseeing customer and consumer trends and requirements and creating a plan to deliver the needs. * Align priorities to anticipate and support the commercial delivery of changes to UK packaging legislation, waste management infrastructure and/or customer and business requirements. * Build and manage strategic relationships with leading packaging suppliers and waste management handlers to find, deve...
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