Packaging Innovation Lead — Hybrid | 6-Month FTC

A.G. Barr; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

AG Barr in Cumbernauld seeks a Head of Packaging Development to lead the soft drinks and alcohol packaging teams. You will own packaging specifications across the portfolio, drive innovation and sustainability, and collaborate with marketing, supply chain and procurement to deliver packaging solutions that meet brand and regulatory needs.

The role focuses on developing capabilities, managing budgets, and ensuring on‑time delivery of packaging initiatives from concept through launch in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Experience delivering packaging innovations and cost savings.
• Understanding of packaging legislation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead soft drinks and alcohol packaging teams.
• Own packaging specifications from concept to market launch.
• Deliver sustainable, compliant, cost‑effective packaging solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging strategy

People management

Project management

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Degree in packaging/engineering

Job description

AG Barr in Cumbernauld seeks a Head of Packaging Development to lead the soft drinks and alcohol packaging teams. You will own packaging specifications across the portfolio, drive innovation and sustainability, and collaborate with marketing, supply chain and procurement to deliver packaging solutions that meet brand and regulatory needs.

The role focuses on developing capabilities, managing budgets, and ensuring on‑time delivery of packaging initiatives from concept through launch in a hybrid