Job: Packaging Development Manager, Key Recruitment

Position: Packaging Development Manager

Location: South East

Salary: £competitive remuneration

The Company: An Organic food producer with green credentials, ensuring they are at the forefront of reusable, recyclable, biodegradable and sustainable packaging.

The Role: Identify, develop and introduce packaging and labelling initiatives in support of marketers, the category leaders, company objectives, philosophies and strategy for growth. Work across chilled and ambient categories to refresh and enhance the product portfolio with existing and profitable packaging opportunities for home delivery, retail sale and internal distribution. Project manage packaging and product launches through all stages of development with particular personal responsibility for packaging cost, appearance and performance, design development, specification, and efficiency in use. Liaise with Category Leaders and Marketeers and make significant contribution to supplier audits and print quality. Be the in house expert on packaging technology. Manage multiple projects across a diverse supplier base both in the UK and in Continental Europe, with an annual spend of approx £750k growing to approx £1.5m over the next 3 years.

Requirements: • A confident and assertive individual ideally from a packaging development background or from within the wider FMCG, food or grocery industry. • Proven achievements in related project management and or a Packaging Technology background • Highly organised with the ability to multi task, balancing day to day problem solving and strategic planning • Financially literate with proven track record • Demonstrable ability to collaborate and build relationships across the business. • Professional, honest with integrity. • IT literate, particularly in MS Office applications including Microsoft Project • Calm, methodical approach with strong negotiating skills. Ability to act firmly with supplier. • Knowledge and or experience of food manufacturing and food safety legislation. • An additional European language would be useful

The Benefits: £competitive remuneration

Recruiter Information: Established since 1992, Key Recruitment is a specialist consultancy with a leading presence in a number of specific industries including:

* Print * Packaging * Capital Equipment & Consumables * Ingredients & Raw Materials * Drives & Controls * Machine Tools & Tooling * BMS

Operating within UK and European market places we offer a comprehensive approach to recruitment. Focussing on vacancies at all levels from technical, sales and managerial up to board level, our industry specific consultants are fully trained in their own specific market sector and consequently you receive the very best recruitment services from people who understand your industry.

Here at Key Recruitment we pride ourselves on forging long-term, strong business relationships with our clients and our candidates. We take the time to understand your requirements, providing an effective and efficient service, whilst managing the whole recruitment process from start to finish.

Whether you are looking for career development or looking to develop your team Key Recruitment provides a discreet, confidential and professional service. Allow us to use our extensive knowledge and experience of your industry to offer expert advice and help you achieve your goals.

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