Packaging Development Manager – East Anglia - East Anglia car

Position Status

This position has now been filled. However, we have other ongoing vacancies that might interest you.

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson –

Head of Print recruitment – Neil Pearson –

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young –

• Identify, develop and drive implementation of packaging solutions that add value in line with the business plan and group packaging strategy
• To reliably inform the business of new packaging innovations that could provide cost efficiencies or other competitive advantages.
• To support Production, Technical and Engineering teams in the smooth running of all packaging formats through the trialling and first production of new packaging items.
• To develop and maintain close working relationships with the relevant external supplier technical resource, buying teams, marketing managers and production teams at all relevant sites.
• A thorough working knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials
• Self‑motivated with a forward thinking approach.
• Project management, with good inter‑personal skills and the ability to be an effective member of multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to build and maintain solid working relationships with customers and suppliers resulting in consistent project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Good level of IT literacy required for project management and packaging‑related software.
• Ability to manage a large number of projects whilst under pressure and demanding time constraints.
• Able to negotiate with both internal and external contacts to manage the delivery of projects on time and to budget.
• Resilience to drive packaging and process changes through the business.

Please apply only if you are resident in the UK and you have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors.