Senior Packaging & Procurement Leader

Integrated Service Solutions Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced family leave

Health and wellbeing support

Recognition schemes and long service

Social events

Free tea and coffee on site

Career development and progression

Job summary

Integrated Service Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead the packaging function, ensuring materials are available, stock accuracy is high and costs are controlled.

You will oversee procurement, scheduling, storage and issuing of packaging across site, lead the Packaging Procurement, Packaging Issue and Print Room teams, and partner with Operations, Planning and Supply Chain to maximise efficiency.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Packaging, Supply Chain, FMCG, Food Manufacturing or Fresh Produce environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supplier management, stock control and inventory management.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering against financial and operational targets.
• Excellent understanding of ERP systems and stock management processes.
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance service, quality and cost objectives.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work strategically and operationally.
• Full UK Driving Licence- this is a multisite role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Packaging, Procurement, Packaging Issue and Print Room teams to deliver exceptional service levels.
• Manage the procurement of packaging materials, ensuring continuity of supply whilst maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and conducting tenders where appropriate.
• Take ownership of packaging budgets, stock holding levels and replenishment planning.
• Ensure 100% packaging availability to support production plans.
• Monitor and reconcile stock records, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate packaging stock reports and provide regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Ensure all packaging-related BRC records, specifications and compliance documentation are maintained.
• Act as the ERP Superuser for stock management processes, driving data accuracy and process improvements.
• Ensure all relevant KPIs are measured, reported and achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across packaging, stock control and scheduling processes.
• Work closely with Operations, Planning and Supply Chain teams to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, performance management and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, safety and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example by demonstrating our company values in your day-to-day work.

Skills

Packaging

Supply chain

Leadership

Inventory management

Budget management

ERP systems

Vendor management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Integrated Service Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead the packaging function, ensuring materials are available, stock accuracy is high and costs are controlled.

You will oversee procurement, scheduling, storage and issuing of packaging across site, lead the Packaging Procurement, Packaging Issue and Print Room teams, and partner with Operations, Planning and Supply Chain to maximise efficiency.