Packaging Innovation Specialist — 12‑Month Contract

Diageo España SA; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo España SA is seeking a Packaging Specialist on a 12-month contract to lead packaging specifications from concept through market launch and to collaborate across Technical, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement and Operations. The role emphasizes testing, validation, and ensuring cost, quality, and timing targets are met.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in packaging/engineering and strong communication, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a packaging or engineering discipline required.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with packaging specifications, testing, and supplier interaction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage packaging component specifications from concept to market launch.
• Support packaging testing, validation activities and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with Technical, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement and Operations teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Legal drinking age

Education

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science/Engineering

Job description

Diageo España SA is seeking a Packaging Specialist on a 12-month contract to lead packaging specifications from concept through market launch and to collaborate across Technical, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement and Operations. The role emphasizes testing, validation, and ensuring cost, quality, and timing targets are met.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in packaging/engineering and strong communication, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.