Packaging Manager
Posted 10 hours 29 minutes ago by Saputo, Inc.
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. We're looking for a Packaging Manager to help shape the next generation of packaging across our Butter, Spreads & Oils category. Leading the end-to-end development of packaging solutions across a diverse and growing portfolio, from concept through to launch, you will play a key role in delivering innovation, sustainability, and value engineering initiatives that support our growth ambitions. This role is based at our Kirkby site with the option to work from home up to one day per week based on business need. Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Kirkby site a minimum of 4 days per week. Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week.
Responsibilities- Leading packaging development across NPD, innovation, sustainability and cost optimisation projects
- Managing packaging activities through the full stage gate process, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality
- Developing new packaging formats, materials, and technologies to enhance our brands
- Overseeing trial activity including line trials, transit testing, and material validation
- Ensuring robust due diligence and compliance at every stage of development
- Supporting sites with technical packaging challenges and continuous improvement
- Contributing to and delivering a packaging sustainability roadmap aligned to our Saputo Promise commitments
- Identifying and building partnerships with external suppliers and technology partners
- Proven experience in packaging development within FMCG (ideally food)
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, formats, and manufacturing processes
- Experience managing projects through a stage gate process
- A commercial mindset with the ability to balance innovation, cost, and feasibility
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- A proactive, solutions focused approach with a passion for innovation
- Annual bonus scheme (paid quarterly)
- Private Healthcare
- Flexible and hybrid working approach
- Autonomous and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
- Access to Thrive 24 hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
- Long service recognised every 5 years
- Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
- Discounted branded products
- Free, onsite parking
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
- One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
- Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
- My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UK's largest retailers & service providers
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.