Packaging Manager - 12 month FTC

The White Company
London
Our Role

We are looking for a Packaging Manager, responsible for leading the development, sourcing, and delivery of innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions that align with brand standards and business objectives. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product development, buying, supply chain, marketing, and suppliers to ensure packaging is fit for purpose, meets regulatory requirements, and enhances the customer experience. The role oversees packaging specifications, quality assurance, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives, while managing budgets, timelines, and supplier relationships. This ideal candidate is someone with technical packaging knowledge and a keen eye for detail to drive efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and maintain the highest standards of quality and presentation.
What you'll be doing
  • Lead the development of innovative packaging concepts for Apparel, Home, and Fragrance working closely with cross-functional teams
  • Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to select appropriate materials and technologies that align with the brand's goals and packaging performance standards
  • Lead in the regulatory compliance for Extended Producer Responsibility and Plastic Packaging Tax.
  • Ensure packaging is efficient for production, cost-effective, and scalable while maintaining quality and sustainability standards
  • Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and consumer preferences to drive forward-thinking packaging solutions
  • Conduct packaging performance tests, including drop testing, compatibility and design.
  • Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise during the production and scale-up process
  • Contribute to sustainability initiatives by developing lower impact solutions and identifying opportunities for reducing packaging waste
  • Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to ensure packaging aligns with the brand identity and enhances the consumer experience
  • Responsible for ensuring policies, and supplier manuals are maintained and updated on a regular basis.
Skills needed:
  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials (plastics, glass, paper, metals, etc.) and their application across all product types.
  • Experience with sustainable packaging practices and understanding of industry compliance regulations
  • Experience of line trials, drop testing and production expectations.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Print quality management knowledge
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
What we'll offer you

At The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile for every one of our customers; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.
  • Discount -Up to 50% discount and access to regular Sample Sales
  • Holiday - 25 days rising to 28 with length of service
  • Holiday Buy - opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
  • Pension Scheme - enrolled in our Group Personal Pension schemes upon joining the business.
  • Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
  • Perkplace Benefits Platform - offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyle
  • Wagestream Money Management app - access to Wagestream gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing
  • Continued Development - We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
  • S alary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles (dependent on grade and meeting policy eligibility)
  • Continued Development - Inclusion on our Leadership Development Programme (eligibility for contracts of 6 months plus Grade D & E roles only)
  • Continued Development - We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
  • Private Healthcare with additional Babylon Digital Healthcare (based on contract duration)
  • Life Assurance
Additional Benefits
  • Fruit basket daily
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Working from Home - option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
  • Social - Christmas party/social events throughout the year
  • Seasonal Sample Sales
  • Volunteer Day - with a charity of your choice
  • Great Location - Close to transport links - over ground Shepherds Bush station /underground White City & Wood Lane stations. Westfield shopping centre with shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms
Our Equality Diversity and Inclusion statement of commitment

At The White Company we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong.

We are committed to an active Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.

Our Sustainability statement of commitment

We are committed to building a sustainable legacy that will enable a brighter future for people and our planet.' We believe this should be reflected in everything we do.
Posted 2026-04-12

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