Packaging Innovation Specialist - 12-Month Contract

Diageo; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Packaging Specialist (TDT) for a 12-month contract based in Plainfield, IL, with full-time hours and potential to join as a full-time employee after completion.

The role involves developing and managing packaging component specs, supporting testing and validation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality and cost objectives.

Anticipated start July 2027; on-site at Plainfield Tech Centre with coaching from managers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross functional environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Must be of legal drinking age by start of employment

Responsibilities

• Work directly with suppliers and vendors to communicate requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Support specification workflow approvals and maintain effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Partner with project managers and cross functional teams to ensure packaging deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Develop and execute packaging testing plans based on project requirements and recommend packaging improvements and risk mitigation strategies based on test outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Legal drinking age

Education

Bachelor of Science in Packaging

Job description

Diageo is seeking a Packaging Specialist (TDT) for a 12-month contract based in Plainfield, IL, with full-time hours and potential to join as a full-time employee after completion.

The role involves developing and managing packaging component specs, supporting testing and validation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality and cost objectives.

Anticipated start July 2027; on-site at Plainfield Tech Centre with coaching from managers.