Packaging Manager

At Vilgain, packaging is not just something we put products into. It protects quality, shapes the customer experience, impacts logistics, supports scalability and increasingly defines how future-ready our products are. We are looking for a Packaging Manager who will take ownership of packaging development across Vilgain. Someone who can connect product, production, supply chain, purchasing, regulatory and design - and turn packaging from a set of individual projects into a clear, scalable and future-proof system. What will be your mission? Own packaging development across Vilgain - from defining packaging standards and long-term direction to leading packaging projects from idea to launch. Make sure our packaging protects product quality, supports a strong customer experience and can scale with our growth. Gradually build and lead our packaging capabilities, including ownership, priorities, processes and cooperation between specialists across sourcing, purchasing, technology and compliance. Drive new packaging solutions for existing and new product categories. Work with suppliers on innovations, improvements and new formats. Evaluate materials, packaging concepts and formats from both technical and business perspectives. Lead relationships with key packaging suppliers and negotiate commercial and technical conditions. Work closely with Product Development, Production, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Graphics and Purchasing. Bring structure into packaging decisions and make sure the final solution works not only on paper, but also in production, logistics, compliance and in the hands of the customer. Who do we look for? You have experience in packaging development, procurement, manufacturing, product development or operations. You understand how packaging works in reality - technically, commercially and operationally. You can evaluate trade-offs between quality, cost, materials, production feasibility, logistics, compliance and customer experience. You have at least basic awareness of sustainability topics and packaging legislation. You enjoy ownership, decision-making and cross-functional work. You are structured, organised and able to manage multiple projects at once. You communicate clearly with suppliers, internal stakeholders and technical teams. You speak Czech and English. You feel comfortable in a fast-moving environment where packaging decisions directly impact product quality, customer experience and business performance. Why Join Vilgain? Join our dynamic, fast‑paced team where ideas come to life and boredom doesn’t stand a chance - just like our 100%+ yearly growth. 5 weeks of vacation, flexible hours, and remote work options, get monthly shopping credits. Stay connected through team events, breakfasts, and group workouts.