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Packaging Development Manager

FMCG

Andover

Permanent

Updated July 9, 2008

Reporting to the Head of Buying this newly created role is responsible for identifying and developing packaging and labelling initiatives.You will work across the chilled and ambient categories, refreshing and enhancing the product portfolio with exciting, innovative and state of the art packaging opportunities, for home delivery, retail sale and internal distribution.
You will manage multiple projects across a diverse supplier base both in the UK and in Continental Europe and ensure our client is at the forefront of reusable, recyclable, biodegradable and sustainable packaging.

Who we're looking for
• Experience from a packaging development background or from within the wider FMCG, food or grocery industry.
• Proven achievements in related project management and or a Packaging Technology background
• Highly organised with the ability to multi task, balancing day to day problem solving and strategic planning
• Demonstrable ability to collaborate and build relationships across the business.
• Knowledge and or experience of food manufacturing and food safety legislation.
• An additional European language would be useful

About our client
Our client is very proud of their culture, which combines friendliness, supportiveness and humour with outstanding levels of achievement at work. Their commitment to their staff and their development has helped shape the success of this company that has been placed at number 14 in the FT best places to work in Britain, and in the top 50 in Europe, in 2006.

What's on offer
£competitive + benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 1932 264 000. Job Ref: 12954651
Your application will be sent to Louise Irwin.