Liquid Commercialization Technical Development

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Women of the Vine & Spirits is seeking a Liquid Commercialization Specialist (TDT) for a 12-month contract with full-time hours in Plainfield, IL. You will lead liquid development from concept to commercialization, run batching trials, and own material specifications in SAP.

This role offers hands-on mentorship and a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have two years of coursework toward a relevant degree and strong collaboration and data analysis skills to drive projects to completion

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Adaptability and resiliency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead liquid work from concept to commercialization (ideation to scale-up).
• Complete laboratory batching and scale-up trials to support commercialization.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Two years of coursework towards a relevant degree

Job description

Women of the Vine & Spirits Corporate Member Job Board

The Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) Job Board features WOTVS Corporate Members only. The Job Board is accessible by all, WOTVS Members and the public.Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is the leading mission-driven global membership organization comprised of women and men committed to empowering and advancing women in the beverage alcohol industry. By championing women in the workplace, WOTVS is dedicated to shaping the beverage alcohol industry where the talents and perspectives of all women are not only valued but serve as a driving force for success and growth.

Liquid Commercialization Technical Development

Job Description :

Liquid Commercialization Specialist (TDT)

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.

Anticipated start date will be July 2027.

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!

Duties

As a member of the Technical Development Program (TDT), you will get first-hand experience with our work, our people, our values, and our culture. TDT contractors are given real responsibilities and challenges with projects that have an immediate impact on the business. Throughout the year, you are given multiple opportunities to interact with senior management through both their project work as well as informative and cultural events. 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.

• Lead liquid work from concept to commercialization (liquid ideation through to scale-up) for innovations, renovations, and optimizations

• Complete laboratory batching and scale-up trials to support the liquid team during the commercialization process

• Own the production of trial batches and sales samples in the Commercialization Lab (the BTC's Pilot Plant), ensuring product is delivered on time and with outstanding quality.

• Generate new liquid and raw material specifications, managing and inputting data into SAP

Skills

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to gather and analyze data

• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects to conclusion

• Confidence, adaptability, and resiliency in challenging situations and a fast-paced environment

• Must be of legal drinking age by start of employment

Education

• At least two years of coursework towards a Bachelors degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Ag/Bio Engineering, Biochemistry, or other relevant degree

Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement: We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.

Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type : Regular

Primary Location: Plainfield Tech Centre

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Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-31