Packaging Technical Development

Job Description : Packaging Specialist (TDT) Role Profile:   Please note that this is a 12 month Contract position that will offer full time hours and an opportunity to join Diageo upon completion in a Full Time position. About Us: With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love.

Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to build a career worth celebrating. Which company will you join? From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of outstanding character, and in 250 years, nothing has changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company!

Our brands are industry icons including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy and why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world.

To achieve these, we need the very best people! At Diageo, our purpose is to celebrate life everywhere, every day. To do that, you will join an organization that is passionate about customers and consumers, and proud of what they do. Diageo teams constantly set high goals and then try hard to exceed them. We are also an incredibly diverse organization, and we value each and every one’s talent and personality.

Duties:    The Packaging Specialist (TDT) plays a critical role within Diageo's North American Innovation & Brand Change team, supporting the successful execution of innovation, renovation, and brand change initiatives from concept through market launch. T his role is responsible for developing and managing packaging component specifications, supporting packaging testing and validation activities, and collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, within budget, and aligned with quality and cost objectives.

Serving as a key link between Technical, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement, Operations, and external suppliers, the role ensures packaging specifications are accurate and fit for purpose while protecting brand integrity and supporting manufacturing excellence. All contractors also receive individual coaching and training from their immediate manager and cross-functional mentor. You will be encouraged to perform to our high standards and are given the same kind of performance feedback we give our full-time employees.

Key Responsibilities:    Work directly with suppliers and vendors to communicate requirements and resolve technical issues. Support specification workflow approvals and maintain effective communication throughout project lifecycles. Partner with project managers and cross functional teams to ensure packaging deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. Develop and execute packaging testing plans based on project requirements and r ecommend packaging improvements and risk mitigation strategies based on test outcomes .

Skills:   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the a bility to work collaboratively in cross functional environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Must be of legal drinking age by start of employment   Education:   Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipli ne.

Flexible Working Statement:  Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to u