Technical & New Product Development Manager - Flexibles (Ref: PK9294)

NEW VACANCY (PK9294)

TECHNICAL & NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

📍 West Yorkshire

💰 Excellent Salary + Benefits Package

My client is seeking an experienced Technical & New Product Development Manager to lead innovation and technical development across its growing flexible packaging division.

This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to a commercially aware technical professional with strong expertise in flexible packaging materials, print technologies and product development within the packaging sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving new product initiatives from concept through to commercial production, ensuring technical excellence, manufacturing compatibility, and customer satisfaction throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full New Product Development (NPD) process for flexible packaging solutions from initial concept to production approval.
• Develop and trial new flexible packaging structures, substrates, laminates, and print finishes.
• Provide technical expertise on materials, ink systems, adhesives, barrier properties, and packaging performance.
• Work closely with customers to translate technical and commercial requirements into viable manufacturing solutions.
• Liaise with production, operations, and suppliers to ensure smooth product introduction and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across existing flexible packaging products and processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and industry standards including BRC and ISO requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving across manufacturing and customer projects.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience within flexible packaging manufacturing is essential.
• Strong technical understanding of flexible packaging materials, laminations, films, and converting processes.
• Knowledge of print technologies
• Experience managing NPD projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commercially aware with strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively across technical, production, and sales teams.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong organisational and project management capability.

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