Packaging Development Manager

Role Purpose

Responsible for packaging development projects across Beef & Lamb retail packing sites, focusing on Sustainability , NPD, EPD , material changes , supplier transitions , Ensure packaging is technically robust, compliant, and operationally effective across all stages of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development Manager overseeing all customers packaging - NPD, EPD, Sustainability, Packaging Compliance and Process also working closely with the Senior Packaging Technologist for M&S & Ocado

NPD & EPD

Working closely with the site NPD team to develop new packaging formats for NPD through to launch

Sustainability

Manage packaging material updates driven by sustainability, performance, or customer requirements.

Organise and manage factory trials to validate new or revised materials. Working with Operations, Engineering, Technical and Commercial

Ensure all technical specifications and documentation are accurate and up to date.

Manage project critical paths and progress review at key timings of the projects

Supplier Changes

Manage transitions to new suppliers for risk mitigation, cost improvement, or consistency.

Collate and validate technical data for compliance (EPR, PPT and other requirements).

Arrange and run factory trials to validate new supplier materials

Customer Engagement

Engage with customer, commercial, packaging and technical teams on all packaging topics & projects.

Please note: For this role, there will be an element travel to other ABP sites, customers & suppliers. Therefore, we would advise candidates to consider this before applying as access to own transport is required.

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and teamwork

Highly organised with ability to manage multiple retailer projects

Problemsolving mindset; adaptable in fastpaced environments

Proactive, with good attention to detail

Knowledge & Skills

5years + Packaging development experience working in FMCG within a chilled environment and working with major retailers

Good understanding of packaging legislation - EPR, PRN's, PPT & PPWR

Packaging Development Qualifications - IOP or Level 5

Good level of excel and power point skills

Minimum GCSE English (4/C) and Math's (5/B) or above