Junior Product Developer Packaging & Accessories Location: Lymington, Hampshire, UK Salary: Circa £32k DOE Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent An Exciting Opportunity: A unique opportunity has arisen for a Junior Product Developer to join a fast-growing creative agency delivering innovative packaging and accessory solutions across the beauty, health, and lifestyle sectors. This role is ideal for candidates with 1 2 years FMCG experience in product development, NPD, merchandising, or packaging who are ready to take the next step in their career. Key Responsibilities: Support packaging and accessory projects from concept to production. Coordinate samples, manage feedback, and maintain accurate specifications, Bill of Materials (BOMs) , artwork, and costing. Liaise with suppliers and factories, including Far East partners. Prepare client presentations, reports, and project documentation. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Conduct competitor and trend research to support product innovation. Knowledge & Experience: 1 2 years FMCG experience in NPD, product development, packaging, merchandising, or supply chain, including BOMs, specifications, and supplier coordination. Experience working with Far East suppliers is highly desirable. Strong administration, organisation, and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator or similar software is a plus. Analytical mindset; comfortable working with product data, costs, and timelines. Salary & Benefits: Circa £32,000 DOE 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site parking Hybrid working 1 day per week from home Monday Friday, 9am 5:30pm Why Apply: Join a creative, collaborative NPD team and gain exposure to exciting packaging and accessory projects across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a tangible impact on innovative products.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Junior Product Developer Packaging & Accessories Location: Lymington, Hampshire, UK Salary: Circa £32k DOE Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent An Exciting Opportunity: A unique opportunity has arisen for a Junior Product Developer to join a fast-growing creative agency delivering innovative packaging and accessory solutions across the beauty, health, and lifestyle sectors. This role is ideal for candidates with 1 2 years FMCG experience in product development, NPD, merchandising, or packaging who are ready to take the next step in their career. Key Responsibilities: Support packaging and accessory projects from concept to production. Coordinate samples, manage feedback, and maintain accurate specifications, Bill of Materials (BOMs) , artwork, and costing. Liaise with suppliers and factories, including Far East partners. Prepare client presentations, reports, and project documentation. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Conduct competitor and trend research to support product innovation. Knowledge & Experience: 1 2 years FMCG experience in NPD, product development, packaging, merchandising, or supply chain, including BOMs, specifications, and supplier coordination. Experience working with Far East suppliers is highly desirable. Strong administration, organisation, and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator or similar software is a plus. Analytical mindset; comfortable working with product data, costs, and timelines. Salary & Benefits: Circa £32,000 DOE 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site parking Hybrid working 1 day per week from home Monday Friday, 9am 5:30pm Why Apply: Join a creative, collaborative NPD team and gain exposure to exciting packaging and accessory projects across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a tangible impact on innovative products.
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist in the Peterborough. Are you passionate about developing delicious products that will make a mark on the UK's top retailers? Our client is seeking a talented and creative Product Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Product Developer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned retailers, managing your own accounts and bringing new and exciting products to life. This role offers a unique chance to unleash your culinary expertise and innovative ideas, shaping the future of delicious offerings in the market. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leading UK retailers to understand their needs and develop products that align with their brand and target market. Manage your own accounts, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional service. Utilize your creativity and market research to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative food and beverage products. Conduct thorough product testing, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and development. Join our client's team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. This is an incredible chance to make your mark in the industry and work with the UK's top retailers. If you are passionate about food, love developing new products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey of innovation and gastronomic delight. Please send your details through to Jecca on (url removed) / (phone number removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist in the Peterborough. Are you passionate about developing delicious products that will make a mark on the UK's top retailers? Our client is seeking a talented and creative Product Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Product Developer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned retailers, managing your own accounts and bringing new and exciting products to life. This role offers a unique chance to unleash your culinary expertise and innovative ideas, shaping the future of delicious offerings in the market. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leading UK retailers to understand their needs and develop products that align with their brand and target market. Manage your own accounts, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional service. Utilize your creativity and market research to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative food and beverage products. Conduct thorough product testing, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and development. Join our client's team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. This is an incredible chance to make your mark in the industry and work with the UK's top retailers. If you are passionate about food, love developing new products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey of innovation and gastronomic delight. Please send your details through to Jecca on (url removed) / (phone number removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Senior Buyer - Cooked and Continental Meats Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Permanent Business area: Food Commercial Closing date: 11 January 2026 Requisition ID: We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Here, everything in our Sainsbury's stores starts out in Sainsbury's Commercial. Whether it's the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non- food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury's stores, digitally and on demand. You'll discover it's incredibly fast-paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They're enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you're passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you'll fit in perfectly. Sainsbury's Buying Teams ensure that we get the best products at the best prices to help us deliver quality and value to our customers. We aim to deliver on a mission that matters: Helping Everyone Eat Better. You will own, deliver and optimise the sourcing, buying and selling strategy for the Cooked and Continental Meats buying area. This will be achieved through brilliant sourcing, buying and selling strategies. Great product selection, product innovation, value and profit optimisation and supplier management. This is a great role for someone looking to get involved in delivering a large scale strategy project as we aim to deliver several projects covering end to end sourcing and selling, considering quality, environmental credentials, sustainability and the future needs of our customers as we meet our corporate 'Plan for Better' objectives'. Cooked Meats is a key area within MFP and being able to think short and long term in this area is key in the current and future success of the area. The role requires strong supplier management, P&L management. and delivery and training. We are looking for someone with positive energy, who thinks independently but works well in a team environment and can lead cross-functionally and own critical commercial recommendations. As a Senior Buyer you'll: Develop and execute a customer-focused, source and selection strategy for Cooked and Continental Meats Lead a matrix cross functional team (Agriculture, Development, Technical, Supply Chain, Finance) Manage complex E2E buying models Identify and negotiate cost savings through brilliant supplier relationship management and understanding of the end-to-end supply chain Taking a leading and driving role in key category projects to outperform the market Implement Pricing, Promotional & Ranging strategies Analyse financial, market and customer data to identify opportunities to deliver a market-leading product range, including regularly review own label products against their appropriate competitor benchmarks Accountable for Category plan at Sub Cat level Work with Supply Chain, Own Brand and Retail to drive product range Deliver to business targets on sales, profit, value and range Support the implementation of NPD (New Product Development) Liaise with the Product Technologist/Developer in setting the quality criteria for products, ensuring the optimal balance between quality and price is maintained Demonstrable experience in Fresh Food Buying, ideally with exposure to own-branded products and the ability to deliver results quickly in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to Travel: Willingness to travel to supplier locations as and when needed & travelling to weekly meetings at London Store support centre. Track Record in Fresh food Category Management- Showcasing the ability to manage a category P&L, balancing profitability, volume and market performance Experience managing relationships & proven negotiation skills within a long-term supplier agreement frameworkwith a track record of leveraging commercial terms and driving value in supplier agreements. Ability to handle complex stakeholder interactions, demonstrating resilience and confidence in challenging conversations and decision-making. Evidence of continuous improvement mindset, including solving complex problems creatively and challenging existing processes to deliver innovative solutions. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join us, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Buyer - Cooked and Continental Meats Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Permanent Business area: Food Commercial Closing date: 11 January 2026 Requisition ID: We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Here, everything in our Sainsbury's stores starts out in Sainsbury's Commercial. Whether it's the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non- food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury's stores, digitally and on demand. You'll discover it's incredibly fast-paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They're enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you're passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you'll fit in perfectly. Sainsbury's Buying Teams ensure that we get the best products at the best prices to help us deliver quality and value to our customers. We aim to deliver on a mission that matters: Helping Everyone Eat Better. You will own, deliver and optimise the sourcing, buying and selling strategy for the Cooked and Continental Meats buying area. This will be achieved through brilliant sourcing, buying and selling strategies. Great product selection, product innovation, value and profit optimisation and supplier management. This is a great role for someone looking to get involved in delivering a large scale strategy project as we aim to deliver several projects covering end to end sourcing and selling, considering quality, environmental credentials, sustainability and the future needs of our customers as we meet our corporate 'Plan for Better' objectives'. Cooked Meats is a key area within MFP and being able to think short and long term in this area is key in the current and future success of the area. The role requires strong supplier management, P&L management. and delivery and training. We are looking for someone with positive energy, who thinks independently but works well in a team environment and can lead cross-functionally and own critical commercial recommendations. As a Senior Buyer you'll: Develop and execute a customer-focused, source and selection strategy for Cooked and Continental Meats Lead a matrix cross functional team (Agriculture, Development, Technical, Supply Chain, Finance) Manage complex E2E buying models Identify and negotiate cost savings through brilliant supplier relationship management and understanding of the end-to-end supply chain Taking a leading and driving role in key category projects to outperform the market Implement Pricing, Promotional & Ranging strategies Analyse financial, market and customer data to identify opportunities to deliver a market-leading product range, including regularly review own label products against their appropriate competitor benchmarks Accountable for Category plan at Sub Cat level Work with Supply Chain, Own Brand and Retail to drive product range Deliver to business targets on sales, profit, value and range Support the implementation of NPD (New Product Development) Liaise with the Product Technologist/Developer in setting the quality criteria for products, ensuring the optimal balance between quality and price is maintained Demonstrable experience in Fresh Food Buying, ideally with exposure to own-branded products and the ability to deliver results quickly in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to Travel: Willingness to travel to supplier locations as and when needed & travelling to weekly meetings at London Store support centre. Track Record in Fresh food Category Management- Showcasing the ability to manage a category P&L, balancing profitability, volume and market performance Experience managing relationships & proven negotiation skills within a long-term supplier agreement frameworkwith a track record of leveraging commercial terms and driving value in supplier agreements. Ability to handle complex stakeholder interactions, demonstrating resilience and confidence in challenging conversations and decision-making. Evidence of continuous improvement mindset, including solving complex problems creatively and challenging existing processes to deliver innovative solutions. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join us, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Embedded software developer with at least 10 years' practical design experience. Full-time, working at our HQ in Oakington, Cambridge. About Forward NPD We're a product development consultancy based in Cambridge's vibrant innovation hub, working with clients from start-ups to global brands. Our ready-made product development team combines industrial and mechanical design, electronic engineering, and software development - all driven by a passion for tech that delivers real commercial impact. Since acquiring Wright Design, we've rebranded as Forward NPD and expanded our expertise and capacity. Now, we're looking for a seasoned software developer to join the engineering team. You'll join a friendly team passionate about pushing technology forward. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our client base and sharpen our focus. Core Skills You'll be involved in every stage of software development-from feasibility and design through to validation and production release. We expect you to have solid experience in: Full software lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing, and release Translating complex requirements into clear, coherent designs Embedded C/C++ development Real-time OS (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr) Scripting languages such as Python or Node.js Working with prototype hardware and evaluation kits Technical Experience You should have a proven track record in at least four of these: Device drivers and hardware control (I2C, SPI, USB, GPIO, UART, DMA) Wireless tech (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, cellular) System security and encryption Embedded TCP/IP networking Cloud integration (Azure, AWS, Google) Database programming Experience in any of these areas is a bonus: Embedded control and monitoring systems IoT products Location-based tech Web technologies. About you Our strength is our people. You'll need: A team player mindset Genuine enthusiasm for tackling tough engineering problems Empathy for customer challenges Technical leadership-guiding and influencing architectural decisions without formal line management Rigorous approach to coding and documentation Good time management and organisation. The Rewards Competitive salary, reflecting your skills and experience Collaborative team of seasoned engineers eager to share knowledge Opportunities to develop across exciting technologies and markets
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Embedded software developer with at least 10 years' practical design experience. Full-time, working at our HQ in Oakington, Cambridge. About Forward NPD We're a product development consultancy based in Cambridge's vibrant innovation hub, working with clients from start-ups to global brands. Our ready-made product development team combines industrial and mechanical design, electronic engineering, and software development - all driven by a passion for tech that delivers real commercial impact. Since acquiring Wright Design, we've rebranded as Forward NPD and expanded our expertise and capacity. Now, we're looking for a seasoned software developer to join the engineering team. You'll join a friendly team passionate about pushing technology forward. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our client base and sharpen our focus. Core Skills You'll be involved in every stage of software development-from feasibility and design through to validation and production release. We expect you to have solid experience in: Full software lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing, and release Translating complex requirements into clear, coherent designs Embedded C/C++ development Real-time OS (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr) Scripting languages such as Python or Node.js Working with prototype hardware and evaluation kits Technical Experience You should have a proven track record in at least four of these: Device drivers and hardware control (I2C, SPI, USB, GPIO, UART, DMA) Wireless tech (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, cellular) System security and encryption Embedded TCP/IP networking Cloud integration (Azure, AWS, Google) Database programming Experience in any of these areas is a bonus: Embedded control and monitoring systems IoT products Location-based tech Web technologies. About you Our strength is our people. You'll need: A team player mindset Genuine enthusiasm for tackling tough engineering problems Empathy for customer challenges Technical leadership-guiding and influencing architectural decisions without formal line management Rigorous approach to coding and documentation Good time management and organisation. The Rewards Competitive salary, reflecting your skills and experience Collaborative team of seasoned engineers eager to share knowledge Opportunities to develop across exciting technologies and markets
Solent Group Christchurch, United Kingdom Technical Hybrid Warning! Vacancy not published Company Description Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category. Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK. Position POSITION: Packaging Development Manager DIVISION/DEPT: Technical Department REPORT TO: Senior Technical Manager LOCATION: Hybrid TRAVEL: Travel may be required to manufacturing sites in UK/EU and Far East The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the developing and optimizing packaging solutions that protect products, comply with regulations, and meet consumer expectations, either by Solent's retail partners or by Solent brands; ensuring all key technical elements of a project are diligently completed and communicated on time. The role will also involve travel to various locations around the world to attend factory trials, factory gap analysis, pre-production, and product launches and to meet with customers. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Designing and Testing Packaging: Collaborate with designers, suppliers and production developers to create packaging that ensures product safety and quality, but also meets our sustainable needs. This involves producing sample packaging to test different materials and designs. Ensuring Compliance and Quality: Verify that packaging meets quality standards and complies with legal and environmental regulations. write technical reports and maintaining documentation related to packaging specifications and compliance. Researching and drive Sustainable Solutions: Investigate ways to make packaging more environmentally friendly by reducing material usage, promoting recyclability or re-use, and minimizing waste and costs attached to it. Collaborating Across Departments: Working closely with various teams such as product development, quality control, marketing, Supply chain and buying is essential to ensure that packaging meets customer needs and aligns with the company's objectives. Managing Packaging Projects: Oversee the development and implementation of packaging projects across the group, ensuring that objectives are met within set timelines and budgets. This involves sourcing and sampling new packaging options or improving existing packaging to meet customer needs and drive sustainable solutions. Work collaboratively with technical teams in UK and Asia to ensure all technical aspects of packaging are completed in a timely manner, for example, production approval, accurate information for specifications & compliance. Packaging waste management and reporting, ensuring all necessary packaging information is collated accurately and on time. Pro active management to reduce our packaging waste charge (EPR) or EUDR by driving innovative and sustainable solutions for both Solent and its customers. Work closely with the internal product and commercial teams to ensure all packaging requirements are applied during the NPD process and new launches. Travel to various locations attending printers initial visits, development trials and pre production approvals. Work with the quality team to investigate, report and reduce customer complaints and non conformances. Attend conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows to keep on top of innovations, legislation and opportunities with new materials, production techniques or packaging solutions. Prioritise and champion Solent's Policies on Sustainability, Innovation and Ethical manufacturing. Global Harmonization Initiatives: Active participation in global harmonization initiatives to create consistent standards and facilitate international trade. Collaboration with international regulatory bodies to align packaging regulations across regions. About You: Min of 3-5 years of packaging development and delivery to market. Retail or retail supplier experience and/or brand development experience. Excellent people, presentation, and communication skills. Masters/Bachelor Degree/Diploma in relevant field. Experience in customer facing product development role. Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Food contact regulations, child safe packaging, recycling and regulations, chemical restrictions, transport and handling and sustainable regulations. Other information In turn we offer: Competitive salary with annual salary reviews. 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Extensive benefits program including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits. Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff. Great learning and development and progression opportunities Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave. Generous Company Sick Pay. Pension Scheme Contribution. Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Solent Group Christchurch, United Kingdom Technical Hybrid Warning! Vacancy not published Company Description Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category. Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK. Position POSITION: Packaging Development Manager DIVISION/DEPT: Technical Department REPORT TO: Senior Technical Manager LOCATION: Hybrid TRAVEL: Travel may be required to manufacturing sites in UK/EU and Far East The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the developing and optimizing packaging solutions that protect products, comply with regulations, and meet consumer expectations, either by Solent's retail partners or by Solent brands; ensuring all key technical elements of a project are diligently completed and communicated on time. The role will also involve travel to various locations around the world to attend factory trials, factory gap analysis, pre-production, and product launches and to meet with customers. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Designing and Testing Packaging: Collaborate with designers, suppliers and production developers to create packaging that ensures product safety and quality, but also meets our sustainable needs. This involves producing sample packaging to test different materials and designs. Ensuring Compliance and Quality: Verify that packaging meets quality standards and complies with legal and environmental regulations. write technical reports and maintaining documentation related to packaging specifications and compliance. Researching and drive Sustainable Solutions: Investigate ways to make packaging more environmentally friendly by reducing material usage, promoting recyclability or re-use, and minimizing waste and costs attached to it. Collaborating Across Departments: Working closely with various teams such as product development, quality control, marketing, Supply chain and buying is essential to ensure that packaging meets customer needs and aligns with the company's objectives. Managing Packaging Projects: Oversee the development and implementation of packaging projects across the group, ensuring that objectives are met within set timelines and budgets. This involves sourcing and sampling new packaging options or improving existing packaging to meet customer needs and drive sustainable solutions. Work collaboratively with technical teams in UK and Asia to ensure all technical aspects of packaging are completed in a timely manner, for example, production approval, accurate information for specifications & compliance. Packaging waste management and reporting, ensuring all necessary packaging information is collated accurately and on time. Pro active management to reduce our packaging waste charge (EPR) or EUDR by driving innovative and sustainable solutions for both Solent and its customers. Work closely with the internal product and commercial teams to ensure all packaging requirements are applied during the NPD process and new launches. Travel to various locations attending printers initial visits, development trials and pre production approvals. Work with the quality team to investigate, report and reduce customer complaints and non conformances. Attend conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows to keep on top of innovations, legislation and opportunities with new materials, production techniques or packaging solutions. Prioritise and champion Solent's Policies on Sustainability, Innovation and Ethical manufacturing. Global Harmonization Initiatives: Active participation in global harmonization initiatives to create consistent standards and facilitate international trade. Collaboration with international regulatory bodies to align packaging regulations across regions. About You: Min of 3-5 years of packaging development and delivery to market. Retail or retail supplier experience and/or brand development experience. Excellent people, presentation, and communication skills. Masters/Bachelor Degree/Diploma in relevant field. Experience in customer facing product development role. Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Food contact regulations, child safe packaging, recycling and regulations, chemical restrictions, transport and handling and sustainable regulations. Other information In turn we offer: Competitive salary with annual salary reviews. 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Extensive benefits program including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits. Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff. Great learning and development and progression opportunities Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave. Generous Company Sick Pay. Pension Scheme Contribution. Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team.
