Packaging Manager

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

The White Company

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Temporary, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 22 December
Holiday: 25 days holiday

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What you'll get

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)
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
Salary 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)
Private Healthcare with additional Babylon Digital Healthcare (based on contract duration)
Life Assurance
White City House (Soho House Group)Tenants Membership at a discounted rate, offering access to facilities in the House

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

The role

We are looking for a Packaging Manager to oversee packaging management and drive operational efficiencies across our warehouse and wider supply chain operations.

The role will focus on optimising packaging materials, processes, and costs to improve productivity, streamline warehouse operations, and reduce waste. Working closely with warehouse teams, supply chain, and suppliers, you will identify opportunities for continuous improvement, ensure packaging is fit for purpose, and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Plastic Packaging Tax.

The ideal candidate will have a practical, hands-on approach, with experience in packaging management, warehouse operations, and process improvement.

What you'll do

Review and optimise packaging processes to improve warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.
Manage packaging materials, specifications, usage, and costs to ensure they are fit for purpose and cost-effective.
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual handling, inefficiencies, and unnecessary administration.
Monitor packaging consumption and waste, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve recycling.
Ensure packaging processes comply with relevant legislation, including EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax.
Work with suppliers and internal teams to improve packaging quality, availability, performance, and value.
Monitor key performance indicators relating to packaging costs, waste, usage, and operational efficiency.
Maintain packaging procedures, policies, and compliance documentation.
Support warehouse teams in implementing best practices for packaging use, waste management, and efficient working.

Skills needed

Experience in packaging management, warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain.
Strong understanding of packaging materials, processes, and product protection.
Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Experience in cost control, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Understanding of packaging compliance and sustainability, ideally including EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Focus Area

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving improvements across four core areas:

Packaging Management: Optimising materials, specifications, and packaging processes.
Operational Efficiency: Improving warehouse productivity and streamlining workflows.
Cost & Waste Reduction: Minimising packaging costs, excess materials, and waste.
Compliance: Maintaining regulatory compliance and robust packaging procedures.

About The White Company

Industry: Home and fashion retail

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Additional information

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.

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.

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