Packaging Development Manager
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Occupation TypeManagers in storage and warehousing
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Role Purpose
Responsible for packaging development projects across Beef & Lamb retail packing sites, focusing on Sustainability, NPD, EPD, material changes, supplier transitions, Ensure packaging is technically robust, compliant, and operationally effective across all stages of the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Packaging Development Manager overseeing all customers packaging - NPD, EPD, Sustainability, Packaging Compliance and Process also working closely with the Senior Packaging Technologist for M&S & Ocado
NPD & EPD
Working closely with the site NPD team to develop new packaging formats for NPD through to launch
Sustainability
Manage packaging material updates driven by sustainability, performance, or customer requirements.
Organise and manage factory trials to validate new or revised materials. Working with Operations, Engineering, Technical and Commercial
Ensure all technical specifications and documentation are accurate and up to date.
Manage project critical paths and progress review at key timings of the projects
Supplier Changes
Manage transitions to new suppliers for risk mitigation, cost improvement, or consistency.
Collate and validate technical data for compliance (EPR, PPT and other requirements).
Arrange and run factory trials to validate new supplier materials
Customer Engagement
Engage with customer, commercial, packaging and technical teams on all packaging topics & projects.
Please note: For this role, there will be an element travel to other ABP sites, customers & suppliers. Therefore, we would advise candidates to consider this before applying as access to own transport is required.
Personal Attributes
Responsible for packaging development projects across Beef & Lamb retail packing sites, focusing on Sustainability, NPD, EPD, material changes, supplier transitions, Ensure packaging is technically robust, compliant, and operationally effective across all stages of the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Packaging Development Manager overseeing all customers packaging - NPD, EPD, Sustainability, Packaging Compliance and Process also working closely with the Senior Packaging Technologist for M&S & Ocado
NPD & EPD
Working closely with the site NPD team to develop new packaging formats for NPD through to launch
Sustainability
Manage packaging material updates driven by sustainability, performance, or customer requirements.
Organise and manage factory trials to validate new or revised materials. Working with Operations, Engineering, Technical and Commercial
Ensure all technical specifications and documentation are accurate and up to date.
Manage project critical paths and progress review at key timings of the projects
Supplier Changes
Manage transitions to new suppliers for risk mitigation, cost improvement, or consistency.
Collate and validate technical data for compliance (EPR, PPT and other requirements).
Arrange and run factory trials to validate new supplier materials
Customer Engagement
Engage with customer, commercial, packaging and technical teams on all packaging topics & projects.
Please note: For this role, there will be an element travel to other ABP sites, customers & suppliers. Therefore, we would advise candidates to consider this before applying as access to own transport is required.
Personal Attributes
Strong communication and teamwork
Highly organised with ability to manage multiple retailer projects
Problemsolving mindset; adaptable in fastpaced environments
Proactive, with good attention to detail
Knowledge & Skills
5years + Packaging development experience working in FMCG within a chilled environment and working with major retailers
Good understanding of packaging legislation - EPR, PRN's, PPT & PPWR
Packaging Development Qualifications - IOP Or Level 5
Good level of excel and power point skills
Minimum GCSE English (4/C) and Math's (5/B) or above
Highly organised with ability to manage multiple retailer projects
Problemsolving mindset; adaptable in fastpaced environments
Proactive, with good attention to detail
Knowledge & Skills
5years + Packaging development experience working in FMCG within a chilled environment and working with major retailers
Good understanding of packaging legislation - EPR, PRN's, PPT & PPWR
Packaging Development Qualifications - IOP Or Level 5
Good level of excel and power point skills
Minimum GCSE English (4/C) and Math's (5/B) or above