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Packaging Development Manager, Greater London
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Location:
Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
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14
Posted:
29.04.2025
Expiry Date:
13.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Packaging Development Manager – Food Manufacturer
Location: Greater London
Reference: J78903
Contact: Telephone: 0141 647 6688
This role involves working closely with the company's central activity, managing projects across a category, and collaborating with marketers. It is suitable for candidates with a factory, design, or innovation background seeking to develop project management skills and stakeholder engagement. The position is based at the client’s Head Office with a flexible 3/2 working arrangement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering the packaging programme in collaboration with Marketing, Product Development, and Operations.
- Owning packaging specifications and processes.
- Supporting sites and creating new packaging solutions.
- Managing packaging documentation, timelines, and risk assessments.
- Providing technical support aligned with procurement strategies.
- Creating and ensuring compliance of packaging specifications.
- Developing packaging documentation such as cutter guides, pallet patterns, and test protocols.
- Conducting quality tests for new packaging formats.
- Participating in Factory Development Meetings and communicating issues.
- Developing trial protocols and acceptance testing for new machinery and materials.
- Maintaining ongoing communication with suppliers and external groups.
Experience required:
- Degree or equivalent in food science, packaging, engineering, design, or related fields.
- Experience in an FMCG environment in a Packaging Technical role, with knowledge of various packaging materials and machinery.
- Understanding of business terminology, product-to-market processes, and technical systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
- Strong technical, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Experience managing factory trials.
- Basic Food Hygiene knowledge.