Packaging Developer (12 month FTC) Glasgow United Kingdom Glasgow , United Kingdom Supply Chain

Patron; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Packaging Developer to support key technical projects within their innovative product portfolio. This role involves collaboration with internal and external partners to develop high-quality packaging that meets brand standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in packaging development. They will also engage in project management and contribute to sustainability initiatives, ensuring excellent execution and value delivery.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Package

Flexible work arrangements

Access to e-learning Platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in packaging development or related field.
• Broad understanding of packaging component development and supply chain qualification.
• Mastery in risk assessment for Packaging components.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of best in class packaging.
• Create robust packaging specifications meeting brand equity requirements.
• Lead and record all Trials & Testing to ensure quality.

Skills

Packaging development

Project management

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging or related field

Tools

CAD

3D CAD

Job description

The Whisky and Gin category, with emblematic brands such as DEWAR’S®, Aberfeldy and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®, is one of the most dynamic and innovative portfolios for Bacardi. It is also a very competitive market with strong Packaging innovation.

The Packaging Developer will be supporting key technical packaging projects for our brands and also supporting key business critical projects such as Business Continuity (BCP), Value Creation and Sustainability.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will need to know how to operate in an agile and changing environment, working very closely with his/her internal and external partners whilst maintaining operational/technical discipline to assure high quality packs delivered on time with best value/quality to the company.

This person will be expected to be a knowledgeable technical partner. Experience with glass developments / the luxury segment would be of added value.

This person will need to embrace execution with excellence culture and will be expected to have passion for excellence and strong ownership to deliver projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:

• Support the development and execution of best in class packages.
• To create robust packaging specification and develop all components which meet the brand equity requirements (shape, color, decoration, etc.).
• Manufacturing constraints (plant, co‑packer) and supply chain.
• Project target cost and timeline.
• Legal and Bacardi Quality Standards.
• To undertake DFMEA review with suppliers and plants to identify risks.
• To create and execute robust test plan and high‑quality trial report.
• To elevate any technical or project risks to the manager and lead autonomously packaging development when required.
• To ensure suppliers can manufacture specifications/components to capable standards through effective sampling & production.
• Responsible for leading and recording all Trials & Testing and ensuring appropriate stakeholders approve results.
• To contribute to grow technical knowledge and innovation on packaging.
• To collaborate closely with QA, manufacturing and procurement to find best solutions if any issue and drive mold and packing line qualification.
• Create and route for approval robust packaging specifications meeting all criteria: Brand equity, Manufacturing constraints, COGS and LT, Legal and Quality.
• To master test methods, ship test protocols and mold qualification.
• To bring innovative ideas through supplier scouting/visits.

SKILLS

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging or related field such as mechanical engineering, material science, etc.
• Minimum two years of experience in packaging development or role in Operations linked to Packaging (QA, Packing line, or packaging supplier experience).
• Broad understanding of packaging component development, molding, packing line and supply chain qualification.
• Ability to quickly understand Packaging/Packaging materials/Packing systems to be able to create and manage fit‑for‑use specifications.
• Ability to understand technical drivers of the component cost and work closely with procurement to achieve best value.
• Mastery in risk assessment for Packaging components and overall pack life cycle.
• Basic project management skills.
• CAD capability and 3D CAD capability would be a plus.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Capability to work in a seamless team, cross‑functionally and across regions.
• Overall good collaborator.
• Lives the 3 F’s – Fearless, Founder’s Mentality, Family.
• Leadership agility.

COMPENSATION, PAID TIME OFF & RETIREMENT

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best‑in‑class, family‑friendly, and inclusive leave policies

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
• Access to e‑learning Platforms and Career Development programs
• Travel Discounts (i.e., hotel and car rental)
• And much more!

Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well‑being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.