Packaging Development Manager

pladis Foods Limited; Wigston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Packaging Development Manager to enhance packaging strategies for its iconic brands. This role requires collaboration with various teams to innovate and implement effective packaging solutions while ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations. Candidates should have a strong background in packaging development within the FMCG sector.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

25 days + bank holidays

Holiday Enhancement Scheme

Volunteering Day

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified with HND or higher in relevant field.
• Experience in FMCG packaging roles.
• Understanding of technical and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of packaging programmes in collaboration with product teams.
• Managing packaging specifications and documentation.
• Conduct packaging trials and ensure quality testing.

Skills

Project Management

Packaging Development

Technical Expertise

Collaboration

Cost Management

Education

HND or higher qualification in Packaging, Engineering, Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Packaging Development Manager

Apply locations Wigston time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 25, 2025 (8 days left to apply) job requisition id JR27432

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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We are looking for a Packaging Development Manager to join our Packaging team at pladis! The role will support and be based out of our Wigston Site, however, there is flexibility for the position to be based in High Wycombe with regular travel to Wigston required.

As a crucial member of the factory Technical team, the Packaging Development Manager role is key in developing and delivering the Category growth plan for pladis UK & Europe region with a specific focus on incremental growth through Packaging. This can be in the form of asset driven innovation and/ or new technology.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Delivery of the agreed Packaging programme, working closely with Marketing, Product Development and Operations to introduce new/improved packaging into production and to drive continuous improvement in costs of existing packaging operations.
• Owner of packaging specifications and implementation processes.
• Provide support to sites to ensure delivery of solutions, collaborate with the other Packaging team members and build on their combined expertise in the creation of new Packaging solutions, as the need arises.
• Provide project management documentation and communication for packaging including time-plans and risk assessments.
• Provide packaging expertise to support technical aspects of the Procurement strategic packaging agenda and CBR (cost base released) & VIN (value improvement network), linking to relevant members of the Strategic Material Teams.
• Build packaging specifications in line with project requirements; ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance, fitness for purpose including functional performance related attributes and compliance aspects.
• Lead the creation and delivery of other relevant packaging documentation e.g. cutter guides, pallet patterns, component drawings, general specifications, technical standards, travel tests and results, line trial protocols and reports.
• Ensure all quality testing is carried out for new packaging formats
• Conduct and report on packaging trials at pladis sites, co-makers/packers and machinery suppliers.

Project management

• Gathers all project documentation relevant to the site (charters, time-plans, reports etc.)
• Communicates to the sites and partners in all relevant functions, all key information relating to their current projects and initiatives, highlighting any issues. Ensures that the correct project management process, stage gate, is followed for all projects.
• Conducts post-implementation reviews

Bring your experience.

Essential:

• Qualified by: HND or higher qualification in Packaging, Engineering, Design or equivalent
• Experience in an FMCG environment in a ‘hands-on’ role with exposure to y broad range of packaging materials and their respective machinery interfaces.
• Sound understanding of: - business terminology, product to market and technical systems, common business tools and databases, Microsoft Office, SAP
• An interest in growing a career in packaging development within FMCG.
• Experience in planning, handling and reviewing factory trials
• A proven knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable:

• Qualified by: HND or higher qualification in Packaging, Engineering, Design or equivalent
• Experience in planning, handling and reviewing factory trials

What will the interview process be?

• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

About Us

pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.

As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

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