Packaging Manager

*About Us: Made in Manchester. Comfort, Quality, Creativity – The Common Thread!*

• We are a dynamic and rapidly growing business, market leaders in a number of categories and proud to be one of the largest bedding suppliers in the UK, with an estimated 1 in 3 people sleeping on one of our pillows.


• You might not have heard of us, but you will no doubt have heard of the best\-selling brands that we are proud licensed partners of, like Silentnight and Sealy.

What else do you need to know?

• We’re a family business based in Manchester – 100% unique, we can’t be replaced or replicated, we have our own traditions and an inspiring entrepreneurial environment


• We’re very good at what we do – but we want to get even better


• We care – about our customers, about our people, about our brands – we do the right thing

• Manage all packaging across all departments and products categories. This would include:


• Printed poly bags


• Card inserts


• Non\-woven bags


• Heat seal bags


• Commodity shippers and cartons


• Printed shippers


• Work with multiple stakeholders such as purchasing, buying, demand management, design and marketing


• Gatekeeper for the project management of packaging and design in line with the critical path


• Overall lead and responsibility for packaging innovation, value engineering and cost saving.


• Responsible for attending print runs and final gold seal approval to ensure Brand consistency across ranges


• Purchasing of all packaging based off forecast and works orders


• Managing the digital and hard copy approvals of all packaging, from initial design to final sign off, ensuring consistency through all suppliers


• Control and report on all packaging projects from budgets to barriers for project progression.


• Ensuring artwork changes are managed and prioritised correctly in line with forecast and stock


• Track artwork code changes


• Brief in artwork updates into Dalim


• Have an understanding of commodities pricing, packaging tax, etc

• + Desire to thrive in a fast\-paced entrepreneurial environment, you will want to leave your mark and make a difference.


• Excellent organisational and multi\-tasking skills. Able to prioritise workload across multiple projects to ensure deadlines are met, with an ability to multitask.


• First class communication skills, able to work cross functionally and build key relationships across departments.


• Laser\-like attention to detail. You will havea relentless focus on ‘right first time’ delivery.


• Driving licence – requirement to travel between our office in Wilmslow and our office in Middleton

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (£35,000\-£40,000 per annum)


• 3pm finish on a Friday


• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays


• Employee discounts


• Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team


• Life Assurance, 3x basic salary


• EAP and Mental Health First Aiders


• Virtual GP 24/7

Company Overview

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