Packaging Development Manager
Leeds | Hybrid Working (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)
Are you an experienced Packaging professional looking for an opportunity to drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement within a leading FMCG environment?
We are recruiting for a Packaging Development Manager to join a fast‑paced, highly collaborative business based in Leeds. This exciting role is ideal for someone with strong FMCG packaging experience – ideally within food manufacturing – who enjoys taking projects from concept through to factory implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead packaging projects through the full development lifecycle.
* Coordinate supplier and factory trials, agree specifications, and support production launches.
* Ensure packaging materials remain compliant with relevant legislation and customer requirements.
* Collaborate with external suppliers, OEMs and retail customers to stay at the forefront of packaging technologies and emerging market trends.
* Operate commercially‑aware, technically strong, and confident management of multiple projects in a complex FMCG manufacturing environment.
* Communicate and manage stakeholders internally and externally, influencing across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven packaging development experience within FMCG manufacturing, ideally food or drink.
* Experience delivering packaging change programmes, leading trials and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercial awareness combined with technical expertise.
Requirements
* Travel required across the UK.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
How to Apply
Send your CV to your email or call Nicola for a confidential discussion.
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