Packaging Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Nomad Foods Full time

Overview

The Packaging Development Manager role is a key position in the R&D team, requiring experience in packaging development and technical project management to implement agreed programs of work. This can be focused on design, implementation, and value creation, covering the breadth of the NPD process, innovation, renovations, and maintenance activities as business priorities demand.

Responsibilities

Technical project management of complex NPD & EPD projects in accordance with agreed procedures to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects

  • Represent R&D packaging implementation within cross-functional teams to deliver range extensions, renovations, innovations, PPA, and cost savings across UK & EU projects.
  • Provide technical knowledge to ensure all packaging executions in the allocated area are right first time, profitable, competitive, legal, and meet brand requirements.
  • Ensure product approval process is completed (including actions identified) and responsibility transferred to SU & QA.
  • Work with project teams and build strong relationships across multiple functions.

Good knowledge of packaging materials, supply chains, and manufacturing processes through close supplier and factory interaction

  • Ensure all products/prototypes used for consumer research are safe and representative.
  • Ensure all necessary trials are completed satisfactorily and documented, reference samples stored, and risks communicated. Monitor costs of trials.
  • Ensure the appropriate post-trial testing programs are well considered and implemented successfully to enable correct recommendations are made in execution of projects.
  • Generate accurate technical data and provide all packaging-related specifications, giving input into Safety by Design, while ensuring packaging systems and materials are harmonized/efficiently managed wherever possible.

Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in RDQ & other functions (MU's, SU's, TQS, Procurement & Category Marketing)

  • Ensure smooth project management across the project team with close interaction with Regional & Category RDQ teams as required.
  • Encourage cross-fertilization of knowledge with wider RDQ colleagues.
  • Take responsibility for self-development and exhibit Nomad cultural behaviors.

Qualifications

  • Relevant Science Degree – e.g., Food Science, Materials Science, Engineering, or 2+ years proven experience working in FMCG packaging development roles.
  • Basic understanding of UK & EU packaging regulation and legal labeling is a strong benefit.
  • Diploma in Packaging Technology, or equivalent, is a strong benefit.
  • English speaking, including technical language.
  • Full UK driving license (as some travel may be required).


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