Packaging Development Manager - FMCG

We have the privilege of working with a successful and highly regarded Fresh Fruit Importer and Supplier, who strive to supply the best produce from Worldwide Growers to UK Retailers. Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a passionate Packaging Development Manager to compliment the packaging team, taking responsibility for multiple Worldwide sites to ensure packaging compliance. The position of Packaging Development Manager requires a hands-on packaging development professional supporting fresh produce (and other fast-moving food categories) from concept through to implementation. Leads packaging projects end-to-end, working closely with packhouses/manufacturing sites, packaging suppliers, and commercial/technical stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose, compliant, cost-effective packaging solutions. Experienced in trials, data-led decision making, and sustainability metrics (e.g., packaging weight reduction, material changes, plastic reduction, and EPR impact). Key responsibilities will include; Define the strategy to enable scalable, market leading innovation, foreseeing customer and consumer trends and requirements and creating a plan to deliver the needs. Align priorities to anticipate and support the commercial delivery of changes to UK packaging legislation, waste management infrastructure and/or customer and business requirements. Build and manage strategic relationships with leading packaging suppliers and waste management handlers to find, develop and ..... full job details .....