Packaging Manager - Fresh Produce
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Packaging Manager- Fresh Produce
Location: Kings Hill, Kent. Hybrid working model with some occasional travel to Essex.
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Are you ready to take full ownership of a brand-new role with real autonomy? We’re looking for a Packaging Manager to lead and oversee our entire product packaging process—from supplier negotiations to sustainability initiatives.
A key part of this role involves managing IFCO and EPS tray tracking, providing real-time visibility of deliveries from growers and overseeing tray movements and schedules. Enabling better inventory control, faster issue resolution, increased transparency, and ensuring audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
3. Full ownership of IFCO and EPS tracking and management
4. Manage and control packaging and trays budgets
5. Maintain optimum stock levels for packaging and consumables
6. Provide real-time delivery tracking from growers and manage tray movements and schedules
7. Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best pricing and terms
8. Track KPIs including packaging waste and consumption trends
9. Manage depot packaging stock and verify CFUK retailers’ packaging stock
10. Engage with packaging innovations and new product development to reduce costs and waste
11. Oversee packaging supplier relationships, specifications, certifications, and customer requirements
12. Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, organic, Fairtrade, ethical, and environmental standards
13. Maintain continuity of supply for all packaging materials and processes
Skills & Experience
14. Proven experience in a planning and packaging procurement role
15. Strong negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships
16. High level of computer literacy
17. Proficient in data accuracy and reporting
18. Excellent commercial acumen, which encompasses strong financial knowledge
Benefits
· Salary- £40,000-45,000 per annum
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Up to 17% total pension contributions
· 10 x basic salary life assurance
· Bupa healthcare cover
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