Packaging Innovation Lead — Sustainable Food Packaging

Natures Way Foods Ltd.; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Manager to drive innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. In this mid-senior level role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align packaging strategies with product needs and sustainability goals. The ideal candidate has experience in packaging development within food manufacturing and a strong understanding of materials and processes. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Employer-matched pension up to 5%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits including gym discounts and enhanced parental policies

Access to online GP & life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging development within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting major UK retailers with packaging innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging solutions development for NPD projects.
• Support Product Developers from concept to launch.
• Evaluate new packaging materials and drive innovation.

Skills

Packaging development

Project management

Sustainability awareness

Communication

Education

Degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, or Food Science

Tools

PLM system

Packaging technologies

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Manager to drive innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. In this mid-senior level role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align packaging strategies with product needs and sustainability goals. The ideal candidate has experience in packaging development within food manufacturing and a strong understanding of materials and processes. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.