Packaging Innovation Leader – Food & FMCG

Blakeney Point Search & Selection; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Group Packaging Innovation Manager in the UK. This role involves leading the innovation of food packaging, developing solutions that boost performance and sustainability. The ideal candidate should hold a degree and possess 3-5+ years of relevant experience in packaging development within the food sector. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest food groups in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of packaging development experience, ideally in food.
• Understanding of food packaging materials: flexibles, paperboard, rigid plastics, barrier systems.
• Hands-on experience with packaging lines and production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative packaging solutions.
• Track sustainability trends and convert insights into opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to shape packaging concepts from idea to launch.

Skills

Packaging development experience

Project management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Food Science, Engineering

Job description

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Group Packaging Innovation Manager in the UK. This role involves leading the innovation of food packaging, developing solutions that boost performance and sustainability. The ideal candidate should hold a degree and possess 3-5+ years of relevant experience in packaging development within the food sector. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest food groups in a collaborative environment.