Packaging Manager

Packaging Manager – Samworth Brothers

Join Samworth Brothers and become part of our dynamic family! We genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits to support your life and aspirations.

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Profit related pay
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Onsite gym
• Employee discount scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Long service days holidays
• Paid social events
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

As the champion of packaging, you’ll set high standards and engage teams to deliver packaging solutions that support business plans and brand identity. You’ll collaborate closely with Operations, NPD, Marketing, and Group Procurement to ensure packaging is efficient, compliant, and future-focused.

• Lead packaging development and innovation projects from concept to launch, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Optimise packaging for operational efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and shopper appeal.
• Maintain brand consistency and compliance with UK, EU, and FDA labelling legislation.
• Manage packaging budgets and deliver cost‑saving initiatives in collaboration with Procurement and Finance.
• Monitor trends and leverage supplier innovation to keep Soreen at the forefront of packaging technology.

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials (film, flexibles, carton‑board, corrugated) and print processes (gravure, flexo, litho).
• Proven project‑management experience and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Budget management experience and strong attention to detail.
• A "can‑do" attitude and hands‑on approach.

Soreen is our Manchester‑based business within Samworth Brothers. Behind every great brand are its people! Be part of a brand with over 85 years heritage built on the dedication and commitment of our workforce and enjoyed by over 1.1M consumers every week.

Soreen is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to continuing to make diversity and inclusion part of everything we do.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gang masters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.