Role Purpose

Responsible for packaging development projects across Beef & Lamb retail packing sites, focusing on sustainability, NPD, EPD, material changes, and supplier transitions. Ensure packaging is technically robust, compliant, and operationally effective across all stages of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Packaging Development Manager overseeing all customers packaging – NPD, EPD, sustainability, packaging compliance, and process, while working closely with the Senior Packaging Technologist for M&S & Ocado.
• Work closely with the site NPD team to develop new packaging formats for NPD through to launch.
• Manage packaging material updates driven by sustainability, performance, or customer requirements.
• Organise and manage factory trials to validate new or revised materials, working with Operations, Engineering, Technical, and Commercial.
• Ensure all technical specifications and documentation are a...