Product Development & Packaging Lead Food Industry Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.An established and innovative UK food manufacturer is looking for a Product Development & Packaging Lead to drive end-to-end product and packaging development for major UK retail customers for a 12 month FTC. This is a key customer-facing role responsible for delivering high-impact projects in new product development (NPD), packaging renovations, and compliance.Role Overview:Act as the primary contact for customers across all product development, renovation, and packaging initiatives.Lead projects from concept to launch, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery aligned with customer KPIs.Guarantee all new and existing products meet customer specifications, policies, and quality standards.Manage packaging design, artwork, and copy approvals based on final product specs.Submit customer specifications Right First Time (RFT) and within agreed timeframes.Organise and lead customer meetings and technical visits to manufacturing sites.Monitor and report on product performance through benchmarking panels and customer KPIs. Key Deliverables:Projects delivered to brief, on time, and with full customer satisfaction.All specs, artwork, and packaging approved within the critical path and green-scored at launch.Proactive communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.Controlled budgets and cost-effective project execution. What Were Looking For:Proven private label experience with major UK retailers.Strong customer focus and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.High levels of analytical thinking and a passion for product/process improvement.Excellent presentation and influencing skills to move initiatives forward.Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Excel. Ready to shape the future of food innovation and lead exciting retail projects? Join a passionate team that values creativity, collaboration, and delivering excellence.Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.Salary bracket from, 40,000 - 45,000 + bonus and benefits for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract
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Packaging Development Manager