Senior Packaging TPL

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

Uxbridge

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Join a leading global beverage company as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, focusing on innovative packaging projects. Leverage your expertise in Food Science and packaging to drive strategic initiatives across multiple markets, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and work-life balance.

Qualifications

5 years experience in Food Science, Technology, or equivalent.
Technical expertise in glass bottles is essential.
Experience with data management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic multi-market packaging projects.
Ensure alignment and efficiency within packaging teams.
Support development of Ways Of Working within the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Creative skills

Education

Master 2 University degree in Food Science or Technology

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Specialist at Suntory | Caring and Responsive | Passionate about working for a company with incredible values and a great culture

YOU

You will lead and implement transversal packaging program related projects into the regional markets. This will include multiple different project typologies and many stakeholders (Innovations/ Renovations, CBI (Core Brand Innovation), Business continuity, DtV (Design to Value), Plants, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). You will bring packaging technical key expertise to the glass bottle PCM (packaging category model) subject matter expert group. You will share expertise to support market delivery. You will form part of a transversal packaging team to drive standardisation of our packaging portfolio. You will drive connection and remove barriers between stakeholders.

YOUR ROLE

Lead strategic multi-market packaging projects, collaborating with market pack managers and operations leaders to ensure timely delivery across several markets.
Ensure alignment, synergies, efficiency, and coordination within SBFE packaging teams.
Support the development of Ways Of Working (WOW) within the Packaging SBFE team to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Act as a key sponsor for Quality mindset initiatives, Protect the Castle (PTC), and upscale SBFE approaches, including risk assessment methodologies.
Leverage cross-functional discussions to advance SBFE's packaging strategy roadmap, focusing on standardization and CSR initiatives.
Drive change management using models like ADKAR.
Collaborate with regional CSR packaging projects, expand best practices across Business Units and Labs, and support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) discussions.
Ensure regulatory compliance in project management per pack regulatory team guidelines and standardize pack data management systems.
Promote Kaizen methodology and problem-solving approaches, providing guidance and support to markets.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Engineer, Master 2 University degree (5 years) in Food Science, Technology, with a focus on Packaging (preferred) or equivalent experience.
Solid experience in R&D, Production, Packaging, Process suppliers, QEHS.
Technical expertise in glass bottles is essential.
Experience with data management systems, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
Background in the Food Industry or suppliers, preferably in beverages or packaging.
Leadership skills and business acumen.
Management experience is a plus.
Strong analytical and creative skills.
Ability to build recommendations and explain complex situations clearly.
Technical knowledge in liquids, packaging, and processes.

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Joining Suntory is a career journey. Work with inspiring leaders, dream big, and grow your potential in a supportive environment that values work-life balance. 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 value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves. Our recruitment processes highlight what we offer and allow candidates to showcase their unique skills. We are committed to inclusivity and provide accommodations as needed, cultivating a thriving workplace aligned with our mission of Growing for Good.

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