Packaging Manager in Wrexham

Michael Page; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food manufacturing business in Wrexham seeks a Packaging Manager to oversee all packaging operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food industry, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. This role offers a salary of £55,000-£60,000 and benefits including 33 days annual leave and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Packaging focused role within the food industry.
• Experience in Procurement and NPD.
• Customer facing and supplier management experience.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all packaging operations across the multi-factory operation.
• Source packaging materials and negotiate pricing.
• Develop and lead initiatives to reduce packaging waste.
• Train and support internal teams on packaging specifications.

Skills

Packaging management

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Knowledge of packaging legislation

Organizational skills

Job description

The Packaging Manager will oversee all packaging operations across this multi- factory operation. This Wrexham based role requires a detail-oriented professional to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance across the packaging processes.

Client Details

Michael Page is working with a fast growing food manufacturing business to recruit a Packaging Manager. Boasting a multi-factory operation near Wrexham, this family owned business has a broad product range which can be found on the shelves of the UK's major retailers.

Description

The Packaging Manager will be responsible for the end to end packaging process for the entire product range. They will work cross functionally to create and deliver a streamlined process ensuring optimisation across all areas.

They will:

• Work closely with NPD, Operations, Technical and Commercial to create and deliver sustainable packaging solutions to external customers
• Source packaging materials, negotiate pricing and build strong relationships with suppliers
• Ensure packaging specifications meet product, customer and legal requirements
• Organise, supervise and support trials across packaging, bakery and transit
• Develop and lead initiatives to reduce packaging waste and improve recyclability, reusability and use of renewable materials
• Train and support internal teams on packaging handling, specifications and sustainability awareness
• Be the face of the business for packaging for both external customers and internally during new product launches, product changes and seasonal campaigns

Profile

The Successful Packaging Manager will possess a range of the following:

• Proven experience in a Packaging focused role within the food industry (bakery advantageous)
• Experience across Procurement and NPD
• Customer facing and supplier management experience
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience working cross functionally
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and autonomously
• Working knowledge of packaging legislation and compliance requirements
• Energetic and enthusiastic with a 'team player' attitude

Job Offer

Salary of 55,000- 60,000

33days annual leave including bank holidays

Life Assurance and Healthcare schemes

If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Packaging Manager in the FMCG sector, we encourage you to apply today!