Lead Packaging Development Manager – Food & Brand Innovation

The Compleat Food Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days’ annual leave

Employee product discounts

EV charging points

Car allowance

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Group Packaging Development Manager to lead packaging development for its branded and own-label products, ensuring sustainable, innovative and commercially viable packaging solutions.

Responsibilities include overseeing packaging across New Product Development, leading supplier interactions, and maintaining materials data with a strong emphasis on product safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a food-contact packaging role.
• Experience specifying materials such as Flexible Plastic, Rigid Plastic, Carton board, Corrugate or Aluminium.
• Experience working with retailer customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development for new formats and re-developments.
• Oversee packaging integration in New Product Development from concept to launch.
• Manage packaging data and maintain material trackers with specification teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure safety and integrity of packaging.

Skills

Packaging materials selection

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Supplier liaison

Leadership

Excel

Tools

Specification management

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Group Packaging Development Manager to lead packaging development for its branded and own-label products, ensuring sustainable, innovative and commercially viable packaging solutions.

Responsibilities include overseeing packaging across New Product Development, leading supplier interactions, and maintaining materials data with a strong emphasis on product safety and integrity.