Packaging Manager

Packaging Manager

Near Tonbridge, Kent

£38,000 – £42,000 per annum

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)

Fresh Produce / FMCG Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Packaging or Supply Chain professional looking for a high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced environment?

About the Role

A leading business in the fresh produce industry is seeking a proactive Packaging Manager to lead their packaging function, store team, and box-making operations near Tonbridge. Reporting to the Head of Technical & Packaging, you will take full ownership of sourcing materials, stock control, supplier management, and team leadership to keep production running seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

* Source packaging, labels, and indirect materials, balancing quality, cost, and service level agreements while driving sustainable cost-saving initiatives.

* Manage, mentor, and schedule operatives, store personnel, and box-making operations to meet daily production demand safely and efficiently.

* Oversee stock valuations, review forecasts, control replenishment, manage obsolete stock, and maintain accurate SAP material codes to prevent downtime.

* Ensure full compliance with BRC standards, food safety regulations, hygiene requirements, and internal traceability procedures.

* Resolve supplier quality issues, manage equipment performance, and continuous improvement across the packaging operation.

Your Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in packaging, procurement, or supply chain management within Food, Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Manufacturing environments.

* Strong expertise in stock control, forecasting, purchasing, and ERP/SAP systems.

* Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, traceability, and BRC audit standards.

* Practical experience managing, training, and developing operational teams.

* Excellent planning, numerical, and problem-solving skills with a commercial and safety-first mindset.

What’s on Offer

* Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 dependent on experience

* Holiday: 33 days annual leave (6.6 weeks including bank holidays)

* Pension scheme & optional company share scheme

* Medicash & Death in Service benefit

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Cycle to Work scheme

* Free on-site parking

* Excellent learning and development opportunities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed