If you’re the sort of person who gets an oddly deep sense of satisfaction from looking at packaging with perfect seals & crisp colours, then buckle up - this might just be your dream gig.
Our client is on the lookout for a Packaging Manager to take the reins of a much-loved snacking brand’s packaging effort.
As the champion of the function, you’ll bring high standards, clear thinking and a knack for rallying teams behind a packaging strategy that keeps the brand distinctive, the factory humming and the customers happy.
Work hand-in-glove with Operations to keep every wrap, reel and case performing beautifully, while also making sure service never slips. You’ll partner closely with Group Procurement and Responsible Business to tap into wider expertise and unlock smarter, more sustainable approaches that strengthen the brand’s future.
Day-to-day, you’ll own everything to do with packaging film and corrugate, diving in to solve issues quickly so production keeps running smoothly. Lead innovation and renovation projects from first spark to final launch, shaping formats and designs that fit shopper needs.
You’ll safeguard consistency, colour standards and brand identity with a firm but fair hand, navigating legislation without letting creativity take a back seat. Supplier performance reviews, spec updates and final NPD sign-offs will all land at your door as you maintain quality and compliance across every pack.
Innovation will be your playground, whether that’s optimising for efficiency, exploring sustainable materials, or finding new formats that give the brand an edge across channels. You’ll track budgets, build business cases, deliver cost savings and keep improvement projects moving with pace and purpose. Commercial partners, operational colleagues and external suppliers will look to you not just for technical expertise, but for clarity, calmness and a service mindset that makes collaboration easy.
To thrive here, you’ll need strong technical knowledge of key packaging materials, flow-wrapping experience and a solid understanding of print processes. You’ll be detail-obsessed, highly organised and able to juggle deadlines without breaking stride. If you also happen to know your way around bakery packaging, even better.
Above all, you’ll value people, champion great teamwork, adapt to change with ease and take real ownership of your area.
If you’re ready to shape the packaging future of a brand that has been delighting snackers for decades, this could be the role that lets you make your mark in a very real, very visible way…