Packaging Technical Project Lead

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

As our Packaging TPL you will project support for a variety of packaging challenges in sustainability such as; moving to 100% sustainable packaging, achieving recycled content ambitions / legal requirements. You will contribute to the NPD commitments of the packaging team to drive profitable growth and volume, working with external bottlers across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.  You will ensure a high standard of quality for packaging materials and packaging processes.

What You'll Do

Packaging development

Contribute to development and industrialization of new or renovated pack on productions lines with high quality level/standards according to marketing brief, consumer expectations and regulations.

Contribute to defining sustainability plans, monitor and achieve sustainability strategy targets with Eco conception mindset

Support production line transfer projects by leading the packaging validation.

Be the project leader with project management best practice on packaging focused 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

Propose and contribute to cost reduction projects: on raw materials, production efficiency, rationalization

Continuous improvement

Be support of factories and quality department on problem solving about packaging using kaizen methodology

Pack category model

POC for internal/external stakeholders for one pack category

Proactive watch on the category and way of working improvement linked to the category

Pack data's

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

Pack watch

Support with identifying, researching and recommending new packaging solutions driving future growth of the business

Support relationship with local environmental/recycling agencies

Could be in charge of co-building action plan to ensure compliance of our portfolio to new local/regional

What's in it for you

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.

What You need to be successful

Engineer or Master 2 University Degree: Food science / Technology / Packaging

Experience in FMCG

Experience of working with commercial and operations colleagues

Track record of leading through influence

Fluent in English, other language is a plus.

Broad, hands-on practical experience, within a manufacturing or technical environment working within food and/or beverage products

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, 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.