Senior Packaging Innovation Leader

Mars; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive salary

Company bonus

Access to Mars University for learning and development

Job summary

A leading global pet food company is seeking a Packaging Development Leader in West Yorkshire, England. This role involves providing technical leadership for packaging innovation in pet nutrition, fostering collaboration across R&D, Marketing, and more. The ideal candidate will possess strong packaging expertise and leadership skills, driving initiatives focused on consumer insights and sustainability. Join a purpose-driven company ranked among the UK's Top 10 workplaces, offering competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong record of delivering packaging solutions to market with team leadership experience.
• Ability to articulate business goals and ensure team alignment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and inspire team performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Pet Parent Centric Innovation mindset across the packaging team.
• Build key external relationships for prototypes and innovations.
• Focus on sustainability while collaborating on future packaging formats.

Skills

Packaging Subject Matter Expertise

Leadership

Partnership building

Strategy

Education

University Degree in a technical discipline (Packaging/Design or Science/Engineering)

Job description

A leading global pet food company is seeking a Packaging Development Leader in West Yorkshire, England. This role involves providing technical leadership for packaging innovation in pet nutrition, fostering collaboration across R&D, Marketing, and more. The ideal candidate will possess strong packaging expertise and leadership skills, driving initiatives focused on consumer insights and sustainability. Join a purpose-driven company ranked among the UK's Top 10 workplaces, offering competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.