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- Looking for an experienced Packaging Development Manager who has worked with short-shelf life produce.
- The role is responsible for defining the packaging strategy to enable market leading innovation, staying up to date with packaging trends and requirements and creating pipeline to deliver this.
Client Details
- The client is a multi-site company, specialising in providing comprehensive services to the fresh produce sector in the UK.
- The company is known for offering an end-to-end service that includes handling produce from the port of entry through to delivery at customer depots of major UK retailers.
- A company dedicated to quality and transparency, investing in modern packing equipment and stock management systems to guarantee that customers receive fresh produce handled safely and efficiently.
Description
- Develop and implement a scalable, market-leading packaging strategy, anticipating customer and consumer trends while creating a road map to meet future needs.
- Align strategic priorities to support commercial adaptation to evolving UK packaging legislation, waste management infrastructure, and changing business or customer requirements.
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key packaging suppliers and waste management providers to identify, develop, and implement commercially viable packaging and technology solutions.
- Oversee the packaging development process from customer brief to production trials and launch, ensuring all new and existing products meet operational, commercial, and environmental standards.
Profile
- Experience working with short shelf life produce.
- At least five years of experience in food packaging development.
- Proven track record of introducing innovative packaging solutions to the market.
- Recent experience collaborating with major food retailers.
Job Offer
- 33 days holiday (including Bank Holiday)
- 24 hour GP
- Enhanced maternity and paternity
- Company fun days e.g. Summer BBQ's and Family events
