Director of Packaging

CooperVision; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Director for its UK Packaging operations. The role involves leading strategic direction, managing a high-volume site, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of management experience in manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Life assurance

Access to Wellness Platform

Discounted contact lens scheme

LinkedIn Learning access

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of broad management experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Ideally experience in the medical device industry.
• International work experience and cross‑cultural collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategy and objectives for UK Packaging operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure compliance with GMP/QSR, Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
• Manage high‑volume packaging lines and direct ship processes.

Skills

Operational excellence

Strategic leadership

High-volume manufacturing

Compliance with GMP/QSR

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job title: Director, Packaging UK

Department: UK Packaging

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 37.5 per week, 24/7 Operational Site

Overview

As the Director of our UK Packaging operations, you will lead the strategic direction, management, and performance of our high-volume packaging site at Mountpark. You’ll be responsible for delivering over 1 billion lenses annually across 6,000 SKUs, managing a £24M operational budget and £9M CAPEX. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, compliance and innovation across packaging and engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the definition and execution of operational strategy and objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensuring compliance with GMP/QSR, Environmental, Health & Safety and regulatory standards.
• Managing 14 high‑volume and 3 low‑volume packaging lines.
• Overseeing direct ship processes for 65–70 million lenses monthly.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, auditors and customers.
• Representing UK Packaging in global forums and leading change initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and innovation. You’ll be a strong communicator, collaborator and decision‑maker who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Experience & Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of broad management experience in high‑volume manufacturing, ideally in the medical device industry.

Preferred

• International work experience and cross‑cultural collaboration.

What We Offer

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including car allowance, bonus, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more. We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to support your career growth.

What You Can Expect

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

Senior Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Production

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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