Senior RandD Manager role focusing on consumer packaging for Food products within Cambridgeshire. Permanent until July 2026 80,000 p.a. 08:30 - 17:00 (flexible)Monday - Friday 2/3 day Hybrid working week - flexible25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays Option to purchase annual leave Medical Benefit Charity support work day HUB discounts The Role Maximising cost efficiency and savings on packing based on supply and design.Manage the end-to-end development of cost-saving projects, prototyping, plant trials, and commercialisation.Provide technical support to ensure product and packaging compatibility during development and launch.Partner with cross-functional teams across RandD, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial to deliver strategic goals.Conduct and oversee data analysis, risk assessments, and reporting to ensure successful project implementation.Mentor and develop a team of technical professionals, fostering innovation and collaboration. Qualifications and Experience 10+ Years experience in food consumer package goods Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering or relatable Project management skills including stake holder management, risk assessment and experimental design Excellent problem-solving, communication and leadership skills Ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects to tight deadlines A willingness to travel to multiple sites and work hands on ..... full job details .....