Packaging Technologist

As our Packaging TPL you will be the project support for a wide variety of packaging challenges in the areas of sustainability, NPD and licence to operate technical packing projects. Including supporting 100% recyclability & 100% RPET projects. You will contribute to the NPD commitments of the packaging team to drive profitable growth and volume as well as contributing to the saving commitments of the packaging team. Ensure high standard of quality for packaging materials and related processes.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to development and industrialization of new or renovated pack on productions lies with high quality level/standards according to marketing brief, consumer expectations and regulations.
• Propose and contribute to cost reduction projects: on raw materials, production efficiency, rationalization.
• Contribute to define sustainability plans, monitor and achieve sustainability strategy targets with Eco conception mindset.
• Lead pack projects with project management best practice on NPD projects &/or Business continuity projects.
• Coordinate stakeholders to achieve product launch successfully in terms of cost/quality/timing including industrial tests and 1st production organization and follow-up.
• Lead risk matrix analysis on the project with relevant expert stakeholders and build risk mitigation action plan.
• Support factories and quality department on problem solving packaging issues using Kaizen methodology.
• Support and contribute to the pack category model.
• Responsible for great standards of packaging specification quality.
• Contribute and deliver the pack category roadmap.
• Proactive watch on the category and way of working improvement linked to the category.
• Co-lead creation of packaging Bill of Materials (BOM) in the packaging technical library.
• Co-lead creating and maintaining packaging specifications in the packaging technical library.
• Support with identifying, researching and recommending new packaging solutions driving future growth of the business.
• Support relationship with local environmental/recycling agencies.
• Ensure compliance of our portfolio to new local/regional regulations.

What You need to be successful

• Quality first mindset.
• General understanding of packaging technologies and sustainable packaging.
• Basic understanding of polymers and packaging materials.
• Experience in an industrial FMCG environment.
• Engineering/Science degree or equivalent.
• Experience in FMCG.
• Experience of working with commercial and operations colleagues cross functionally.
• Track record of leading through influence.
• Driving license.
• Broad, hands-on practical experience, within a manufacturing or technical environment working within food and/or beverage products.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and positive mindset.
• Organised.

Who We Are

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.