We are looking for a Packaging Development manager on a 4 month FTC based at Grantham.To manage and support a small team of packaging professionalsTo support the business communicate, model and manage the impact of Extended Producer ResponsibilityTo provide packaging direction to the Category teams and shape the category packaging development pipeline.To provide support to our Customer teams and to packaging personnel assigned to Customer projects.Responsible for the development, trialling and implementation of category packaging initiatives to meet company & category requirements across the business.Responsible for the translation of Customer strategies into Category packaging Innovation & Development plans and vice versa.To support the Head of Packaging across a broad & varied set of packaging initiatives.What you'll need5 years of experience in a packaging development role in an FMCG company
Previous experience in Packaging Development in the food industry with direct responsibility for launching packaging
Demonstrate ability to manage projects
Recent previous experience as a line manager
Demonstrate ability to problem solve & innovate
A demonstrable track record of successful packaging launches in the food sector
Excellent presentation & communication skills
A visible passion and enthusiasm for achieving targets, objectives and driving continuous improvement in a cross-functional team environment
Able to demonstrate strong analytical abilities and excellent attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage workloads
Leadership skills, able to manage and motivate a small team across a split site business
Experience in coaching and personal development for team members
Have a flexible attitude to work with the ability to travel as required.
Adept user of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams)
Full & clean Driving licenceTPBN1_UKTJ