Packaging Manager

Médialis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Manchester is looking for a Packaging Manager to drive packaging strategy and ensure smooth operations. The role blends hands-on problem solving with strategic thinking, requiring strong knowledge in flexible packaging and effective cross-department communication. Ideal candidates are proactive and have a track record in managing budgets and supplier relations. This position offers the chance to lead innovative packaging initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of flexible packaging materials and print processes.
• Confident communicator with cross-department collaboration skills.
• Hands-on experience with process improvement and packaging challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own all packaging materials and maintain high service levels.
• Lead packaging innovation from concept to launch.
• Ensure compliance and quality of packaging.
• Drive sustainable packaging initiatives and cost-saving projects.
• Support teams with data and problem-solving as the packaging expert.

Skills

Knowledge of flexible packaging

Experienced with flow wrapping

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Budget management

Job description

Food Manufacturing

Manchester

Role Overview – Packaging Manager

If you like the idea of being the person everyone relies on to keep packaging running smoothly and the one who drives the future of it, this is your kind of role. As a Packaging Manager, you'll own everything from fixing today's issues on the line to shaping tomorrow's packaging strategy. It's a mix of hands‑on problem solving on the shop‑floor and big‑picture thinking and decision making directly with the company SLT.

Responsibilities For The Packaging Manager

• Own all packaging materials, costs and performance, keeping lines running and service levels high.
• Lead packaging innovation from concept to launch, making improvements that matter — operationally, commercially and on shelf.
• Ensure every pack is consistent, compliant and aligned with the brand (including overseeing print quality and supplier performance).
• Drive sustainable packaging initiatives with Group teams and deliver cost‑saving projects that actually deliver.
• Be the business's go-to packaging expert, supporting teams with data, problem‑solving and future‑thinking.

Requirements For The Packaging Manager

• Strong knowledge of flexible packaging, carton‑board, corrugate and experience with flow wrapping and print processes.
• Confident communicator able to work across Operations, Marketing, NPD and Supply Chain.
• Hands‑on, proactive mindset with a track record of improving processes and solving packaging challenges.
• Comfortable managing budgets, suppliers and multiple deadlines at once.

If you're interested in this opportunity and your CV is ready then hit the apply button and expect to hear from me soon. Alternatively, if your CV isn't ready or you just want a quick chat about the role then give me (Gianni) a call on our company number.

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