Exciting opportunity for an experienced Packaging Development Manager to join the team and take ownership of the packaging function Client Details Well known global FMCG business Description The key responsibilities include: Be passionate about all things packaging in trends and in the marketplace, work with suppliers to design inspiring packaging and print solutions to project briefs Proactively feed into the innovation pipeline and sustainability roadmap for both new and existing products Lead packaging validation trials and transit tests for new and existing packaging development. Define QAS Provide a hand-over to Operations ahead of 1st production Understand our packaging; know the technical properties and functionality of the packaging materials and packing process used, ensuring they are fit for purpose, and as sustainable as possible Be the champion for packaging sustainability. Own and drive the roadmap to deliver near and long term targets in Packaging Sustainability Standards Manage packaging specifications. Support investigation and resolution of non-conformances and packaging quality complaints Support feasibility assessments for the project portfolio, driving packaging process expertise. From trials, proactively flag opportunities in sustainability, cost optimisation and operations within packaging Lead and support collaborative supplier relationships to ensure the best innovations are brought to our business an...