R&D Packaging Lead: Innovation, Sustainability & Quality

Costa Limited; Loudwater; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee brand in Loudwater is seeking a Packaging Innovation Lead to elevate food and beverage experiences. You'll manage packaging development, ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging packaging solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of packaging materials and a track record in FMCG packaging development.

Benefits

Share Investment Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Smart pension scheme

Financial Support Fund

50% discount in Costa stores

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of packaging regulations and materials, ideally experience with paper cups, plastics, and multilayer pouches.
• Proven experience in FMCG packaging development from concept to launch.
• Strong technical skills including design for manufacture and quality management.
• Highly adaptable with the ability to manage complexity and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging innovation and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Manage packaging testing protocols and maintain global consistency.
• Scout and implement materials enhancing consumer experience.
• Develop packaging processes for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver quality packaging.

Skills

Packaging materials knowledge

End-to-end packaging development

Technical and process skills

Adaptability and results-driven

Excellent communication

Job description

A leading coffee brand in Loudwater is seeking a Packaging Innovation Lead to elevate food and beverage experiences. You'll manage packaging development, ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging packaging solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of packaging materials and a track record in FMCG packaging development.