Head of Packaging - Primafruit

I am working with Prima Fruit, a well-established fresh produce business supplying high quality fruit to major retailers across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, service and innovation, they continue to invest in their people, processes and supply chain to support future growth.

As a result, they are looking to appoint a Head of Packaging to lead and develop their packaging function.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for all packaging procurement, technical compliance, stock management and packaging operations across the business. You'll lead a small team while working closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance and Technical teams to ensure packaging materials are available, compliant, cost-effective and fit for purpose.

The role offers a great mix of strategic and hands-on responsibility. You'll be responsible for supplier management, contract negotiation, stock optimisation, packaging compliance and driving continuous improvement projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste and deliver cost savings.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the Packaging function across procurement, compliance, stock control and operational performance

• Managing supplier relationships, service levels and packaging contracts

• Driving cost reduction initiatives and identifying opportunities for improved efficiencies

• Using data, forecasting and reporting to optimise stock levels and reduce supply risk

• Ensuring compliance with EPR, PPT, BRC requirements and customer standards

• Supporting packaging development projects and technical packaging requirements

• Driving automation, digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Leading, developing and mentoring the Packaging team

• Working cross-functionally to improve communication, planning and operational performance

What we're looking for:

• Experience within a Packaging, Procurement, Supply Chain or Operational leadership role

• Strong commercial awareness and supplier management experience

• A track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency or service

• Experience leading and developing teams

• Strong analytical skills and confidence using data to support decision making

• Knowledge of packaging compliance, legislation and industry standards would be advantageous

• Experience within food manufacturing or fresh produce would be highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced packaging professional to join a growing business where they can make a genuine impact, influence business decisions and help shape the future direction of the packaging function.

For more information, please get in touch. You can apply directly to this advert or send me your CV directly to View email address on morepeople.co.uk.