Senior Packaging Manager – FMCG & Fresh Produce

Drnewitt; Tonbridge; In loco; GBP 38.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary £38-£42k

33 days leave

Pension scheme

Medicash & Death in Service

EAP & Cycle to Work

On-site parking

Learning & development

Descrizione del lavoro

Drnewitt is seeking a Packaging Manager near Tonbridge to lead the packaging function, store team, and box-making operations. You will own sourcing materials, stock control, supplier management, and team leadership to ensure seamless production.

Reporting to the Head of Technical & Packaging, the role requires strong experience in packaging or supply chain within FMCG or manufacturing, with a focus on cost control, safety, and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Proven experience in packaging, procurement, or supply chain management within Food/Fresh Produce/FMCG/Manufacturing.
• Strong stock control, forecasting, purchasing, and SAP/ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, traceability, and BRC audit standards.
• Experience managing, training, and developing operational teams.
• Excellent planning, numerical, and problem-solving skills with a safety-first mindset.

Mansioni

• Source packaging, labels, and indirect materials while balancing quality, cost, and service levels.
• Lead operatives, store personnel (4 heads inc Supervisor), and box-making operations to meet daily demand.
• Oversee stock valuations, forecasts, replenishment, obsolete stock, and SAP codes to prevent downtime.
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards, food safety regulations, hygiene and traceability procedures.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and drive continuous improvement across packaging operations.

Conoscenze

Packaging experience

Procurement

Supply chain management

ERP/SAP

Food safety & BRC

Team leadership

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Drnewitt is seeking a Packaging Manager near Tonbridge to lead the packaging function, store team, and box-making operations. You will own sourcing materials, stock control, supplier management, and team leadership to ensure seamless production.

Reporting to the Head of Technical & Packaging, the role requires strong experience in packaging or supply chain within FMCG or manufacturing, with a focus on cost control, safety, and continuous improvement.