Packaging Innovation Manager - R&D & Sustainability

Entrust Resource Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust Resource Solutions is recruiting a Packaging Manager to lead the development, optimisation and commercialisation of innovative packaging solutions across healthcare and consumer products.

The role requires managing a team of packaging specialists, driving R&D projects from concept to launch, and collaborating with technical teams and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-effective packaging while meeting sustainability and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading packaging R&D projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable packaging practices and compliance.
• Ability to translate ideas into scalable packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimisation and commercialisation of innovative packaging solutions.
• Manage and develop a team of packaging specialists, coaching throughout projects.
• Collaborate with technical teams and suppliers to deliver end-user focused solutions.
• Drive projects covering sustainability, quality, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Packaging design

Leadership

Team management

R&D

Sustainability

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Packaging Engineering or related

Job description

Entrust Resource Solutions is recruiting a Packaging Manager to lead the development, optimisation and commercialisation of innovative packaging solutions across healthcare and consumer products.

The role requires managing a team of packaging specialists, driving R&D projects from concept to launch, and collaborating with technical teams and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-effective packaging while meeting sustainability and regulatory standards.