Sustainable Packaging Lead & Innovation Manager

Higgidy Ltd; Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based food manufacturing company is looking for a Packaging Technical Lead to oversee multiple packaging projects focusing on sustainability and innovation. The successful candidate will manage packaging optimisation initiatives, develop new packaging solutions, and liaise with various teams to ensure project success. Applicants should have experience in an FMCG environment, strong project management skills, and preferably a degree in Science or Engineering. The role offers dynamic responsibilities and the chance to make a significant impact on sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Packaging Technical role with a focus on sustainability.
• Strong project management & collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead all packaging focused projects and liaise cross-functionally.
• Investigate and prepare business cases for packaging optimisation.
• Own and run initial packaging trials.
• Develop consumer winning packaging solutions.
• Accountable for managing packaging artwork processes.

Skills

Experience in FMCG environment

Knowledge of print processes

Project management skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Commercial understanding

Education

Honours or Degree Equivalent in Science or Engineering or a Packaging Diploma

Tools

Microsoft programs

Job description

A UK-based food manufacturing company is looking for a Packaging Technical Lead to oversee multiple packaging projects focusing on sustainability and innovation. The successful candidate will manage packaging optimisation initiatives, develop new packaging solutions, and liaise with various teams to ensure project success. Applicants should have experience in an FMCG environment, strong project management skills, and preferably a degree in Science or Engineering. The role offers dynamic responsibilities and the chance to make a significant impact on sustainability initiatives.