Senior R&D Manager role focusing on consumer packaging for Food products within Cambridgeshire.

• Permanent until July 2026
• £80,000 p.a. 08:30 – 17:00 (flexible)
• Monday – Friday 2/3 day Hybrid working week – flexible
• 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase annual leave
• Medical Benefit
• Charity support work day
• HUB discounts

The Role

• Maximising cost efficiency and savings on packing based on supply and design.
• Manage the end-to-end development of cost-saving projects, prototyping, plant trials, and commercialisation.
• Provide technical support to ensure product and packaging compatibility during development and launch.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial to deliver strategic goals.
• Conduct and oversee data analysis, risk assessments, and reporting to ensure successful project implementation.
• Mentor and develop a team of technical professionals, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ Years experience in food consumer package goods
• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering or relatable
• Project management skills including stake holder management, risk assessment and experimental design
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects to tight deadlines
• A willingness to travel to multiple sites and work hands on