Pilgrim's
Job title:
Packaging Development Manager
Company
Pilgrim’s
Job description
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 need
- 5 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 licence
Pilgrim’s Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
Expected salary
Location
Grantham, Lincolnshire
Job date
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:15:18 GMT
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