Packaging Manager

Bela Recruitmentis recruiting aPackaging ManagerinCo.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Down, Northern Ireland Salary£50,000
- £55,000 plus flexitime and amazing perks.

The Company If you work in food manufacturing or packaging, this is the No1 business for innovation and pushing the sector forward! Already a super advanced business, they are now part of a multi-billion empire, with sites across the globe who share how to innovate and become better.

They offer industry leading working conditions, exposure to advanced innovation, career pathways, development and working with super talented people.

Key Responsibilities As the Packaging Manager, this is more about managing packaging solutions and relationships, than managing staff.

You will have several key responsibilities, including
- Group Packaging & Supplier Management drive improvements in all areas and manage relationships.

Site Support & Operations Collaboration support internal teams on all packaging matters and support schedulers and buyers with forward planning.

NPD & Technical Collaboration work closely with NPD, Technical and Process teams.

Identify and advise on packaging risks, lead times, tooling and costs, as early as possible.

Production & Trails Support support production on packaging issues, attend trials and signed off by relevant stakeholders.

Pricing, Costing & Governance maintain & update packaging standards, vendor pricing etc.

Cost Savings & Value Engineering identify & lead cost saving and Value Engineering opportunities.

Full job spec is available on request.

Essential Skills & Experience Proven packaging procurement or packaging management, ideally in a large food manufacturing setting.

Strong knowledge of packaging materials board, trays, films, labels and the supply chain dynamics.

Experience working in a matrix or group structure, balancing central strategy with site-level delivery.

Strong stakeholder management skills across Procurement, Operations, NPD and Technical teams.

Commercially astute with experience in pricing mechanisms, cost modelling and savings delivery.

Organised, analytical and capable managing multiple priorities across sites.

Confident influencing suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits Salary: £50,000
- £55,000 Flexible time (core hours are 10-4 Mon-Thu and 10-3 Fri) Subsidised canteen Free breakfast option Free products from our Food Shack Retail discount cards Pension scheme Private Healthcare Cycle to work scheme Discounted gym membership and staff sales Annual fun day for employees and their families Learning & development opportunities through our FIELDS Academy Annual Long Service Awards and the People Awards Electric car charging onsite Career progression opportunities Annual salary reviews Long service and people awards
*This job is located in Northern Ireland.

You ideally need to already live in the area, or if relocating, you must drive and own a car.

No sponsorship visa's options or time restricted visa's.
* To Apply Send your CV to Jason Corr at Bela Recruitment or call for a confidential chat.

All applications are handled in confidence. xwzovoh

No CVs shared without your permission.

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