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Cibus People Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibus People Ltd is seeking a Packaging Manager for a London-based, hybrid role in a growing Food Manufacturing business supplying major UK retailers. You’ll own packaging strategy across formats, ensure availability, quality, compliance and cost efficiency, while leading cross-functional teams across Technical, Innovation and Operations.

You’ll manage supplier relationships, stock continuity across multiple countries, drive cost optimisations, develop packaging improvements to extend shelf

Qualifications

• Strong packaging development experience within the Food/FMCG sector.
• Technical understanding of materials, formats, shelf‑life performance and packaging behaviour through the supply chain.
• Confidence managing suppliers, stock, artwork processes and packaging trials.
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset with opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and collaboration across Technical, Innovation, Commercial and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Full packaging ownership across all formats — ensuring availability, quality, compliance and cost efficiency.
• Stock management & continuity of supply, working with suppliers and internal teams across multiple countries.
• Cost optimisation initiatives driving value without compromising product integrity.
• Packaging development & upgrades to improve shelf life, reduce waste and enhance presentation.
• Artwork management, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery from concept to print.
• Innovation & sustainability, advancing new materials, technologies and formats.
• Market & competitor insight to stay ahead of trends and legislation.

Skills

Packaging development

Supplier management

Shelf-life understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimisation

Job description

Packaging Manager - Food Manufacturing - London Hybrid

London – Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home

If you’re a packaging specialist who thrives in fast‑moving, food environments — and you’re ready to step into a role with real influence — this is one worth exploring.

This is a new role, created to bring dedicated expertise into a growing food business supplying major UK retailers. Packaging has historically sat across Technical and NPD, but the pace, scale and ambition of the business now demand a specialist who can take ownership, set direction, and elevate packaging performance end‑to‑end.

You’ll join an energetic team that’s expanding to support significant growth — turnover has increased c.15% in the last year — and you’ll be the go‑to expert for all things packaging across UK and international supply routes.

What you’ll lead

Full packaging ownership across all formats — ensuring availability, quality, compliance and cost efficiency.

Stock management & continuity of supply, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly across multiple countries.

Cost optimisation initiatives — driving commercial value without compromising product integrity.

Packaging development & upgrades that improve shelf life, reduce waste and enhance presentation.

Artwork management, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery from concept to print.

Innovation & sustainability, bringing forward new materials, technologies and formats that support retailer expectations and environmental targets.

Market & competitor insight, keeping the business ahead of trends and legislation.

What you’ll bring

Strong packaging development experience within the Food/FMCG sector

Technical understanding of materials, formats, shelf‑life performance and packaging behaviour through the supply chain.

Confidence managing suppliers, stock, artwork processes and packaging trials.

A proactive, commercially aware mindset — someone who spots opportunities and drives improvement.

Excellent cross‑functional communication and the ability to collaborate across Technical, Innovation, Commercial and Operations.

Why this role stands out

It’s brand new — you’ll shape it, define it, and build the packaging agenda.

You’ll work within a growing, international supply chain with real complexity and variety.

You’ll have visibility across the whole business and the chance to make a measurable impact.

You’ll join a supportive, ambitious team with strong investment behind it.

If you’re ready to take ownership of packaging in a business that’s scaling fast — and you want the autonomy to make things better, smarter and more sustainable — this role could be for you.