Discover Your Future at Froneri – Packaging Development Manager
Location: Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire
Salary: 45k Depending on Experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
About Us
At Froneri, we don’t just make ice cream, we create experiences that delight millions around the world. As one of the world’s leading ice cream manufacturers, we’re proud to produce iconic brands like Rowtrees, Nuii, and Cadbury ice cream. Our team is at the heart of everything we do—driven, innovative, and committed to excellence. If you're looking for a role where creativity meets opportunity, and where your ideas & contribution can make a real impact, we’d love for you to apply!
The Role
We’re looking for a Packaging Development Manager to join our NPD team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
* Manage and track packaging projects, collaborating with Brand and Development teams to meet technical, cost, and brand goals.
* Oversee packaging in NPD, ensuring concepts align with factory capabilities.
* Develop new packaging, coordinating production capacity and equipment.
* Work with teams to select materials and suppliers.
* Lead and evaluate trials, managing timelines, costs, and follow-ups.
* Plan trials with supply chain and engineering, considering lead times.
* Document processes, set up packaging codes, and maintain accurate data.
* Lead performance validation and compliance with regulations.
* Troubleshoot issues, liaise with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement.
* Explore innovative formats and technologies.
* Maintain palletisation standards.
You’ll play a key part in helping us deliver high-quality products and services while living our values: we take ownership, we are better together, we seek to improve and we do what is right.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Packaging Development or an equivalent discipline.
* Demonstrated experience in managing Packaging Projects or related functions, ideally within a regulated industry environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of packaging systems, including familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality standards.
* A proactive, detail-oriented approach with substantial experience in conducting audits and inspections, along with implementing effective corrective actions.
* Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
* Certification in Packaging Management.
* Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
* Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to analyze and resolve quality issues—crucial for maintaining our standards and continuous process improvement.
Why Join Froneri?
We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and development:
* Extra Rewards: Annual bonus, recognition schemes, Christmas voucher.
* Flexible Pay Options: Salary sacrifice for pensions, payroll giving, Cycle to Work.
* Shift Premiums: £2.50/hour for overtime; up to £10/night shift premium.
* Family Support: Maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
* Financial Security: Life assurance (2x salary), pension scheme, paid annual leave.
* Career Development: Access to training and apprenticeships.
* Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, occupational health.
* Perks & Discounts: Staff lottery, raffles, and savings hub for shopping, travel, and entertainment.
* Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities with charity partners.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with a global brand and a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply in writing/by email, enclosing a CV, to Hannah Goundry, jobs@uk.froneri.com HR Dept, Froneri, Leeming Bar Industrial Estate, Leeming Bar, Northallerton DL7 9UL.
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