Packaging Development Manager

Natures Way Foods; Chichester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fresh food company is seeking a Packaging Development Manager in Chichester. In this role, you will lead innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, ensuring alignment with product needs and compliance. You will collaborate with product teams while managing project timelines for successful launches. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 with bonuses and benefits including a pension and health plan.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Employer-matched pension up to 5%

Health cash plan

Corporate gym discounts

Online GP access

Enhanced maternity & paternity policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging development and innovation.
• Strong understanding of sustainability practices in packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of packaging solutions for all NPD projects.
• Support Product Development Managers in packaging creation.
• Evaluate new packaging materials and formats for sustainability.
• Manage packaging timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Sustainability knowledge

Innovation in packaging

Collaborative teamwork

Project management

Job description

Overview

Packaging Development Manager | Up to £60,000 annual salary | Annual bonus | Chichester

Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and delivering brilliant solutions that elevate the consumer experience? At Nature’s Way Foods, our mission is to be “The Best at Fresh.” We’re looking for a Packaging Development Manager to lead the development of innovative, sustainable, and operationally efficient packaging solutions that protect product quality and bring our products to life on-shelf.

In this pivotal role, you’ll shape packaging strategy across our full NPD pipeline — collaborating with Product Development Managers, Technologists, buyers, and cross-functional teams to deliver packaging that is fit for purpose, compliant, operationally efficient, and aligned with customer and category expectations. You’ll be at the forefront of material innovation, sustainability progress, and continuous improvement across our four sites.

What you get from us

• Salary between £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus
• Employer-matched pension up to 5%
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits including corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policies and more
• Access to online GP & life assurance

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of packaging solutions for all NPD projects, ensuring alignment with brand / retailer requirements, product needs, and operational capabilities
• Support Product Development Managers and Product Developers in creating packaging from concept to launch that enhances freshness, convenience, and overall consumer appeal
• Evaluate new packaging materials, technologies, and formats that support our sustainability strategy and drive innovation
• Manage packaging timelines and deliverables within the full NPD project plan to ensure on-time, in-full launchesTL;DR