Job Description : Technical Packaging Lead - Innovation, Brand Change & Transformation Leven or Shieldhall Full-time, Permanent Closing date: 23rd July 2025 C* *reate the Future of Iconic Brands with Diageo From Johnnie Walker to Guinness, Baileys to Tanqueray - at Diageo, we don't just make drinks. We shape experiences. And now, we're looking for a Technical Packaging Lead - Innovation, Brand Change & Transformation to help us bring the next generation of packaging innovation to life across the globe. This is more than an engineering job. It's a chance to transform the way the world experiences our brands - and help build more inclusive, sustainable, and efficient packaging systems in the process. This role sits at the cutting edge of where engineering meets brand ambition. If you're passionate about packaging, technical feasibility, and want to shape projects that transform consumer experience - read on. About the Role You'll act as a critical link between our global engineering and brand technical teams, supporting innovations across Scotch, Beer, Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Rum, and Baileys. Your role will be to ensure every packaging change - whether for innovation, renovation, sustainability or margin enhancement - is: - Technically feasible - Operationally scalable - Commercially viable - Aligned with our strategic goals You'll assess technical feasibility, support return on investment evaluations, and advise on how to optimise packaging from both a brand and production standpoint. This is a global role with a local hub, requiring collaboration across multiple geographies and teams. deployment. Key Responsibilities - Evaluate packaging design proposals with a focus on operational performance, cost, and sustainability - Work closely with Category Project Managers to assess feasibility and risk - Influence and support brand change decisions through your technical expertise - Partner with Third-Party Operations to validate and support remote production - Ensure excellence in safety, governance, and stakeholder management - Drive simplification, margin enhancement and material optimisation - Contribute to the delivery of our Society 2030: Spirit of Progress goals About You??? This isn't a traditional functional engineer role - it's a brand-savvy, strategically-aligned transformation position. You'll need to bring both technical depth and business acumen to help craft packaging changes that unlock brand value. We're open-minded on your exact background - what matters most is your ability to think critically, work collaboratively, and lead technically. To be successful in this role, you must have; - Packaging, Mechanical Engineering or related technical background or equivalent experience - Significant experience in FMCG, manufacturing or packaging industries with strong grasp of packaging materials, processes, line design and scale-up - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - A strategic mindset, with the ability to balance technical rigour and commercial goals - Ability to travel independently Nice to Have: - IO3, IOM3, IBD (Packaging Module) or similar certifications - NEBOSH or similar health & safety qualification - Experience with global or multi-site technical projects - Familiarity with governance and capex processes - Project management experience Working with Us Our?ambition?is?to?create?the?best?performing,?most?trusted?and?respected?consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.? If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Leven Processing Additional Locations : Shieldhall Job Posting Start Date : 2025-07-09 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. 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