Packaging Manager

Full-time Contract Mid-level Senior

Posted 28 May 2026

Description

About Us: Made in Manchester.Comfort, Quality, Creativity - The Common Thread!

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing business, market leaders in a number of categories and proud to be one of the largest bedding suppliers in the UK, with an estimated 1 in 3 people sleeping on one of our pillows.

You might not have heard of us, but you will no doubt have heard of the best selling brands that we are proud licensed partners of, like Silentnight and Sealy.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic buying team.

What else do you need to know?

• We're a family business based in Manchester - 100% unique, we can't be replaced or replicated, we have our own traditions and an inspiring entrepreneurial environment
• We're very good at what we do - but we want to get even better
• We care - about our customers, about our people, about our brands - we do the right thing

Where does this role fit in?

• Manage all packaging across all departments and product categories. This would include:
  • Printed poly bags
  • Card inserts
  • Commodity shippers and cartons
  • Printed shippers
• Work with multiple stakeholders such as purchasing, buying, demand management, design and marketing
• Gatekeeper for the project management of packaging and design in line with the critical path
• Overall lead and responsibility for packaging innovation, value engineering and cost saving
• Responsible for attending print runs and final gold seal approval to ensure Brand consistency across ranges
• Purchasing of all packaging based off forecast and work orders
• Managing the digital and hard copy approvals of all packaging, from initial design to final sign off, ensuring consistency through all suppliers
• Control and report on all packaging projects from budgets to barriers for project progression
• Ensuring artwork changes are managed and prioritised correctly in line with forecast and stock
• Track artwork code changes
• Brief in artwork updates into Dalim
• Have an understanding of commodities pricing, packaging tax, etc

What will you need? Skills and Experience

• Desire to thrive in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment, you will want to leave your mark and make a difference.
• Excellent organisational and multi tasking skills. Able to prioritise workload across multiple projects to ensure deadlines are met, with an ability to multitask.
• First class communication skills, able to work cross functionally and build key relationships across departments.
• Laser like attention to detail. You will have a relentless focus on 'right first time' delivery.
• Driving licence - requirement to travel between our office in Wilmslow and our office in Middleton

What do you want from us? We offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (£35,000-£40,000 per annum)
• 3pm finish on a Friday
• Employee discounts
• Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team