Packaging Manager

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality, we’re looking for a Packaging Manager to help shape the next generation of packaging across our Butter, Spreads & Oils category. If you’re passionate about packaging innovation and enjoy turning ideas into reality, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Leading the end-to-end development of packaging solutions across a diverse and growing portfolio, from concept through to launch. You’ll play a key role in delivering innovation, sustainability, and value engineering initiatives that support our growth ambitions. This role is based at our Kirkby site with the option to work from home up to one day per week based on business need. Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Kirkby site a minimum of 4 days per week. Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week. YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY… Leading packaging development across NPD, innovation, sustainability and cost optimisation projects Managing packaging activities through the full stage-gate process, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality Developing new packaging formats, materials, and technologies to enhance our brands Overseeing trial activity including line trials, transit testing, and material validation Ensuring robust due diligence and compliance at every stage of development Supporting sites with technical packaging challenges and continuous improvement Contributing to and deliver a packaging sustainability roadmap aligned to our Saputo Promise commitments Identifying and build partnerships with external suppliers and technology partners YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU HAVE… Proven experience in packaging development within FMCG (ideally food) Strong understanding of packaging materials, formats, and manufacturing processes Experience managing projects through a stage-gate process A commercial mindset with the ability to balance innovation, cost, and feasibility Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for innovation WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH… Annual bonus scheme (paid quarterly) Private Healthcare Flexible and hybrid working approach Autonomous and inclusive working environment Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas Enhanced employer pension contributions Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc. Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing Long service recognised every 5 years Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay Discounted branded products Free, onsite parking Subsidised staff restaurant 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers. For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process. Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team. In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.