Packaging TPL

About you

You are passionate about packaging technology and processes and have a keen understanding of industry regulations to ensure effective and innovative packaging solutions. You are a problem solver that can navigate challenges, optimise designs and ensure successful execution of packaging solutions. You are project manager at heart and are known to be organised and great at prioritising. You love working as part of a team, have great communications skills and are looking for a role that brings satisfaction by witnessing your work materialise in our iconic brands Lucozade and Ribena.  

About the job

You will be reporting into our Packaging Manager and working alongside 2 other Packaging TPL.  

Packaging development & partnering 

• You will contribute to developing and industrializing new or renovated pack on productions according to marketing brief, consumer expectations, our high quality standards and regulations.  
• You will use your strategic mindset to define roadmaps in term of development, trials and approval plans.  
• You will work with NPD, Procurement, Factories, Marketings and other stakeholders to achieve successful product launches like new bottles development, secondary pack change. 
• You will contribute to define sustainability packaging plans & strategy, monitor and achieve targets in line with our Suntory Sustainability vision.  
• You will propose and contribute to cost reduction projects: on raw materials, production efficiency, rationalization​.  

Continuous improvement 

As a Suntorian, you will embrace our continuous improvement mindset, always keeping the Gemba at the forefront and using Kaizen methodology. You will not be afraid to challenge and improve our ways of working.  

Pack watch  

You will be future oriented and do proactive watch on the category trends, support with recommending new packaging solutions driving growth of the business​ & proposing disruptive sustainable pack solutions.  

Pack data  

You will stay close to the data, maintaining our packaging technical library and leveraging this data to make informed decision around product improvements, sustainable packaging choices and contributing to the overall business success.   

About us

Suntory is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. We are renowned for our alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including whisky, beer and soft drinks. Our Coleford Factory was built in 1946 and spanning 53 acres, our factory employs more than 300 people who help make our much-loved drinks, Lucozade and Ribena. Our diverse and iconic portfolio include amongst many other brands, Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. We wouldn’t achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people unleash their spirit daily, they craft exceptional drinks, and they fuel our Growth. 

A future with us

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.  

What you bring to the table

• Packaging/Science background with a quality mindset  
• Understanding of packaging technologies and process  
• FMCG or industrial environment experience
• Project management skills with ability to prioritise and think on their feet  
• Ability to influence across wide array of teams  (R&D, New product development, Sales, Marketing) 
• Collaborative style that thinks team first  
• Good understanding and first experience on bottling process is desired