Packaging Administrator

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cahervillahowe; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a Packaging Administrator to join our NPD team.

You will coordinate packaging activities to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, quality, and operational requirements, support packaging development, documentation control, and supplier coordination. We require Leaving Certificate or equivalent, and a Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging Technology, or related field.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging Technology, or related field (desirable).
• Experience in an administrative, supply chain, manufacturing, or packaging-related environment.
• Experience maintaining records, reports, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain packaging specifications, artwork records, and technical documentation.
• Ensure packaging data is accurately entered and maintained within company systems.
• Coordinate approval processes for packaging changes, new product launches, and artwork updates.
• Support the management of packaging projects from concept through implementation.
• Liaise with packaging suppliers regarding orders, specifications, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Assist in sourcing alternative packaging solutions when required.
• Maintain packaging-related records in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure packaging specifications meet relevant food industry standards.
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and records.
• Collaborate with production, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve packaging issues.
• Investigate packaging non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Generate reports and analyse packaging data to support business decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging Technology, or related field

Job description

Location: On site / Townparks, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Manufacturing | Operations Support Associate
Salary: Negotiable salary

At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles.

ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com .

We are now looking for a Packaging Administrator to join our NPD team in Cahir. This role is responsible for coordinating and administering packaging-related activities to ensure products are packaged in accordance with customer, regulatory, quality, and operational requirements. The role supports packaging development, documentation control and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain packaging specifications, artwork records, and technical documentation.
• Ensure packaging data is accurately entered and maintained within company systems.
• Coordinate approval processes for packaging changes, new product launches, and artwork updates.
• Support the management of packaging projects from concept through implementation.
• Liaise with packaging suppliers regarding orders, specifications, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Assist in sourcing alternative packaging solutions when required.
• Maintain packaging-related records in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure packaging specifications meet relevant food industry standards.
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and records.
• Collaborate with production, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve packaging issues.
• Investigate packaging non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Generate reports and analyse packaging data to support business decisions.

Key Requirements:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging Technology, or related field (desirable).
• Experience in an administrative, supply chain, manufacturing, or packaging-related environment.
• Experience maintaining records, reports, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.