Company description: Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe.
In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers.
The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Job description: Were recruitingSenior Packaging Project Manager Mller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years.
Its a household name and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products.
We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced Senior Packaging Project Manager to join our dynamic & friendly UK Packaging Development Team.
The position is based in our Shropshire head offices, however location can be flexible for the right candidate.
Senior Packaging Project Manager key role and responsibilities;- Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Strong technical understanding of packaging materials and processes ideally specialising in polymers, thermoforming stretch Blowmoulding and injection moulding.
Excellent portfolio & project management skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects ensuring they are delivered within scope on time and in budget.
To think strategically and the ability to influence and educate at a senior business level.
The capability to build a significant network within R & D, Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing and Suppliers with excellent business partnering skills.
A hands-on role, to plan and deliver new packaging development projects from concept through to line trials and first production launches; preparing and maintaining pack specifications and delivering technical support for our European manufacturing plants.
Coaching & mentoring the more junior members of the packaging team.
Knowledge, experience and understanding of the challenges and opportunities for the packaging industry in light of UK Government & EU policy moving towards a more circular economy.
Ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions with awareness of the potential consequences of change, whilst always ensuring compliance to all legal and regulatory changes.
Senior Packaging Project Manager key skills & experience:- Ideally educated to a degree level, a packaging related qualification is most desirable.
A strong demonstrable background in FMCG packaging, manufacturing or quality roles.
Flexible to travel within the UK and Europe.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
Full driving licence.
Mller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills.
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: Competitive Salary / Car or Car allowance / Bonus scheme / Life Assurance / Contributory pension plan / Employee Assistance Programme - an easy-to-use app which offers guidance and care for your physical and mental health.
It puts a range of health and wellbeing services at the fingertips of Mller employees / Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme / New and improved family friendly policies for maternity, adoption/surrogacy and paternity/partner leave / Free onsite parking / In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme providing an exclusive range of discounts across 800 retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets.
The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk #L1 MB1 #LI-Hybrid JBRP1_UKTJ