Senior Packaging TPL

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial company with a diverse beverage portfolio. In this role, you will lead strategic packaging projects, ensuring collaboration across markets and driving change management initiatives. You will utilize your technical expertise in packaging, particularly with glass bottles, to foster innovation and efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work with inspiring leaders in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and personal growth. Embrace your potential and contribute to a mission of Growing for Good.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in R&D, Production, Packaging, or QEHS.
• Technical knowledge of liquids, packaging, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic multi-market packaging projects with timely delivery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and standardize pack data management.

Skills

Packaging technical expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Data management

Education

Master’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

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You will lead and implement transversal packaging program-related projects in regional markets. This includes diverse project types and stakeholders such as Innovations/Renovations, CBI (Core Brand Innovation), Business Continuity, DtV (Design to Value), Plants, and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). You will bring packaging technical expertise to the glass bottle PCM (Packaging Category Model) SME group, support market delivery, and help standardize our packaging portfolio by fostering connections and removing barriers between stakeholders.

YOUR ROLE

1. Lead strategic multi-market packaging projects, ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with market pack managers and operations leaders.
2. Ensure alignment, synergies, efficiency, and coordination within SBFE packaging.
3. Support the development of WOW (Ways Of Working) within the Packaging SBFE team to enhance consistency and efficiency.
4. Act as a key sponsor for Quality mindset initiatives, Protect the Castle (PTC), and upscale SBFE approaches, including risk assessment methodologies.
5. Utilize cross-functional discussions to advance SBFE's packaging strategy, focusing on standardization and CSR.
6. Drive change management using models like ADKAR.
7. Collaborate with regional CSR packaging teams, expand best practices across BUs & Labs, and support LCA discussions.
8. Ensure regulatory compliance and standardize pack data management following guidelines from the pack reg team.
9. Promote Kaizen methodology and problem-solving, providing guidance to markets to address challenges.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Suntory is a fast-moving, agile, and entrepreneurial company home to beloved brands. As one of the largest soft drinks and consumer products companies worldwide, we offer a diverse beverage portfolio enjoyed globally.

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Engineer, Master’s degree (5 years) in Food Science, Technology, or related field, preferably with packaging specialization, or equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in R&D, Production, Packaging, Process suppliers, QEHS.
• Packaging technical expertise, specifically in glass bottles.
• Experience with data management, including PLM systems.
• Background in the food industry or suppliers, ideally in beverages or packaging.
• Leadership and business acumen.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Analytical and creative skills.
• Ability to develop recommendations and explain complex situations clearly.
• Technical knowledge of liquids, packaging, and processes.

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Joining Suntory is a career journey. You will work with inspiring leaders and have the freedom to dream big (Yatte Minahare). We value work-life balance and support your growth. Our People and Culture team is dedicated to creating a great employee experience, and we invite you to be part of it.

OUR DEI COMMITMENT

We recognize that diversity enriches our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves, regardless of race, gender, age, or other characteristics. Our recruitment process highlights our employer value proposition and encourages candidates to share their unique skills. We strive for an inclusive interview process and offer accommodations as needed. Together, we aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of Growing for Good.