Packaging Manager: Lead Stock, SAP & Compliance (Fresh Produce)

The-Fresh-Produce-Centre-Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Medicash

Death in service benefit

6.6 weeks' annual leave incl. bank hol

Job summary

The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd. in Paddock Wood, Kent, seeks an experienced Packaging Manager to lead the packaging function for FreshPLUS and Thanet Earth.

You will source packaging materials, labels and indirect goods while balancing quality, cost and service, and manage stock, forecasts and SAP indices. You will supervise the packaging store, operatives and box-making operation, ensuring adequate staffing, training and safe, efficient order fulfilment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Packaging, procurement or supply-chain experience in food, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong stock-control, forecasting, purchasing and SAP/ERP skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, traceability and BRC audits.
• Experience leading and developing staff in a fast-paced operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging function for FreshPLUS and Thanet Earth at Paddock Wood.
• Source packaging, labels and indirect goods, balancing quality, cost and service.
• Lead the packaging store, operatives and box-making operation; manage performance and training.
• Control stock and valuations, forecast, place orders, manage replenishment and obsolete stock; maintain SAP codes.
• Maintain packaging approvals, traceability and BRC compliance; manage supplier and equipment issues.
• Identify sustainable cost savings.

Skills

Packaging

Forecasting

Purchasing

SAP/ERP

Stock control

Communication

Problem solving

Safety aware

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd. in Paddock Wood, Kent, seeks an experienced Packaging Manager to lead the packaging function for FreshPLUS and Thanet Earth.

You will source packaging materials, labels and indirect goods while balancing quality, cost and service, and manage stock, forecasts and SAP indices. You will supervise the packaging store, operatives and box-making operation, ensuring adequate staffing, training and safe, efficient order fulfilment in a fast-paced environment.