Company description:
We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ......And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).
FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.
We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.
We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox's or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.
Job description:
About the role:
As a pivotal part of the team, you will establish new packaging materials and formats, scaling them up across the FBC bakery network. You'll also lead a team through trials, pre-production testing, and transit evaluations. This group role will require travel between sites and your presence at key project milestones.
Success in this role will depend on your ability to interact across functions, partner with key stakeholders, and drive the importance and visibility of the Packaging team within the organization.
Location will be UK based at any of our main sites that best suits the candidate (St Albans, Batley, Blackpool, Dorset, Kirkham or Llantarnum).
Profile description:
Main Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Packaging Managers for Retail Brands & Private Labels and the TPM to ensure the packaging program is achievable, with critical paths set according to the Packaging Development Process and Packaging Playbook.
- Introduce best practices and ensure the Packaging team follows consistent protocols and approval processes across all bakeries.
- Assist in short, mid, and long-term packaging developments, from concept through to commercialization, focusing on immediate and near-term projects (Now, Next, Future).
- Develop packaging that meets our standards for quality, functionality, cost-effectiveness, consumer acceptance, stability, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and operational feasibility.
- Lead scale-up trials, manage budgets, and keep relevant teams informed of costs related to product launches.
- Oversee the completion of technical packaging documents for new products and processes, including raw materials, production line layouts, and finished product specifications.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key business partners, ensuring leadership and alignment on critical projects.
- Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day team workload, manage key internal stakeholder meetings, and ensure timely responses for key accounts.
What are the key ingredients for the role:
- Degree or equivalent in a Packaging, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Significant experience in a packaging role within an FMCG environment, with a proven ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.
- Experience in managing and leading a team.
- Extensive knowledge of packaging substrates such as printed flexibles, cartons, tins, corrugated, and thermoformed packaging.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Cape, and Apple systems.
- Proven ability to maintain strong working relationships.
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and IT skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
If you are ready to begin a career with real bite, we would love to hear from you so apply now by clicking the link below.
Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.