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Packaging Manager

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sittingbourne

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Packaging Manager to join a fast-paced food and fresh produce business in Kent.

This is a senior operational leadership role with responsibility for packaging procurement, scheduling, warehousing, stock management and material issue across multiple sites. You will lead a large team spanning procurement, packaging, warehousing and stock control, while taking full ownership of packaging budgets, stock accuracy and supplier performance.

Packaging Manager Key Responsibilities

Lead teams across packaging procurement, warehousing and stock control.
Manage buyers, supplier call-offs, purchase orders and replenishment activity.
Take ownership of packaging stock levels, stock accuracy and availability.
Reconcile physical stock against system records and investigate discrepancies.
Manage tray and pallet hire and de-hire activity.
Maintain accurate packaging and BRC records.
Ensure WIP procedures, stock locations and live stock systems are accurate.
Lead physical stock checks and ensure anomalies are resolved quickly.
Act as ERP superuser for stock management and process accuracy.
Monitor and report against key operational KPIs.
Conduct supplier tenders and support commercial negotiations.
Coach, develop and motivate a large multi-disciplinary team.
Drive continuous improvement across packaging and stock processes.Packaging Manager Key Skills and Experience

5 to 10 years’ experience within packaging, operations, manufacturing, FMCG, food or fresh produce.
Strong operational and manufacturing management experience.
Proven leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong stock management, warehousing and ERP experience.
Experience managing suppliers, procurement activity and budgets.
Strong understanding of continuous improvement.
Commercially aware with the ability to influence both cost and service.
Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take ownership of a key packaging function within a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

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