Role: Category Manager (Packaging)
Salary: up to £52,500 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (usually 8am-4pm, some flexibility may be required)
Contract: Permanent
Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC)
Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester.
We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue that growth. We are relocating to a purpose built brand new site in Chadderton, Oldham this year.
We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team. We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too. You’ll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.
Job Description
The Category Manager (Packaging) is responsible for overseeing the development and management of packaging strategies that enhance product appeal, ensure quality, and support sustainability goals. In addition to packaging, this role also has responsibility for managing selected raw material and commodity categories (e.g., dairy), ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, and alignment with overall business objectives.
This role requires a deep understanding of packaging trends, materials, and technologies and a strong understanding of commodity markets, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and efficiency.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* In depth understanding and demonstrable experience of packaging materials, technologies and sustainability practices, preferably with a food background
* Confident in using all Microsoft Office applications
Desirable:
* Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification
* Food manufacturing or retail experience
* Multi-site experience
We welcome candidates with a range of experience levels. If you're interested but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday and opportunity to purchase an additional week
Restaurant and retailer discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Employee assistance programme – GroceryAid
Long service awards
Reward & recognition