Packaging Development Apprentice

Summary: The Packaging Development Apprentice role at Diageo involves supporting packaging projects across Europe, focusing on brand renovations, supplier transitions, and production changes. The apprentice will ensure packaging meets quality and regulatory standards while facilitating innovation and addressing commercialization challenges. This position requires collaboration with various teams and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of iconic brands. The role is a 12-month contract and includes travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver technical packaging solutions for innovation, renovation, and supply projects across Europe.
• Ensure packaging materials are fit for purpose and optimized for production, quality, and sustainability.
• Develop accurate, robust packaging specifications that protect both products and brand integrity.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Demand, Technical Operations, Procurement, and external suppliers.
• Champion Diageo's methodologies to deliver new products efficiently and effectively.
• Drive packaging testing for functionality, compatibility, compliance, and durability.
• Proactively address commercialization hurdles with creative, solutions-oriented thinking.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across supply and demand stakeholders to align priorities and deliver results.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and mentorship to peers and project teams.

Key Skills:

• Experience in technical packaging roles within the consumer goods industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, component design, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance.
• Proven track record in product commercialization and managing complex packaging projects from concept to launch.
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Menstrie

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: Other