Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Packaging Technologist
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Packaging Technologist
Packaging TPL Role
About Your Role
As our Packaging TPL, you will be the project support for a wide variety of packaging challenges in the areas of sustainability, NPD (New Product Development) and licence to operate technical packaging projects. This includes supporting 100% recyclability & 100% RPET projects.
You will contribute to the NPD commitments of the packaging team to drive profitable growth and volume, as well as the saving commitments of the packaging team. Ensure a high standard of quality for packaging materials and related processes.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the development and industrialisation of new or renovated pack(s) on production lines with a high-quality level/standard, according to marketing briefs, consumer expectations, and regulations.
- Propose and contribute to cost-reduction projects on:
- Raw materials
- Production efficiency
- Rationalisation
- Contribute to defining sustainability plans, monitor, and achieve sustainability strategy targets with an eco-conception mindset.
- Lead pack projects with project management best practices on NPD projects and/or business continuity projects.
- Coordinate stakeholders to achieve product launches successfully, in terms of cost/quality/timing, including:
- Industrial tests
- 1st production organization and follow-up
- Lead risk-matrix analysis on the project with relevant expert stakeholders, and build a risk mitigation action plan.
- Continuous improvement:
- Support factories and the quality department on problem-solving packaging issues using Kaizen methodology.
- Pack category model:
- Support and contribute to the pack category model.
- Responsible for maintaining high standards of packaging specification quality.
- Contribute and deliver the pack category roadmap.
- Proactively watch the category and way of working improvement linked to the category.
- Packaging data & specifications:
- Co-lead creation of packaging Bill of Materials (BOM) in the packaging technical library.
- Co-lead the creating and maintaining of packaging specifications in the packaging technical library.
- Packaging Innovation:
- Support identifying, researching, and recommending new packaging solutions to drive future business growth.
- Support relationships with local environmental/recycling agencies.
- Ensure compliance of the portfolio to new local/regional regulations.
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What's in It for You
Suntory is a fast-moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nation's most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft-drink companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Quality-first mindset
- General understanding of packaging technologies and sustainable packaging
- Basic understanding of polymers and packaging materials
- Experience in an industrial FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) environment
- Strong project management skills
- Engineering/Science degree, or equivalent experience
- Experience in FMCG
- Experience working with commercial and operations colleagues cross-functionally
- Track record of leading through influence
- Driving license
- Broad, hands-on practical experience, within a manufacturing or technical environment, working within food and/or beverage products.
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude and positive mindset
- Organised
- Strong communication skills
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Who We Are
Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role – it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring, and authentic leaders and have the freedom "Yatte Minahare" ("Give It Your Everything"). At Suntory, you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and will help you realise your full potential and grow for good.
Our People and Culture team genuinely cares about creating a great experience for our employees, and we would love you to be part of it.
Our DEI Commitment
At Suntory, we recognise that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of:
- Race
- Colour
- Religion
- Gender identity or expression
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
- Neurodiversity
- Difference in abilities
- Age
- Any other protected characteristic
Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.
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