Packaging Development Lead

Diageo · Menstrie, Scotland Diageo is seeking a Packaging Development Lead to operate within the Global Technical Organisation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering Diageo's growth, sustainability, and productivity ambitions through packaging. The Packaging Development Lead will work across a complex global supply network, partnering with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Brand Change teams to develop and implement packaging solutions that enhance brand equity, improve operational performance, and create sustainable value. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development, qualification, and implementation of packaging solutions across innovation, renovation, supply continuity, and value creation programmes Ensuring packaging solutions meet brand, consumer, quality, sustainability, and operational requirements Providing packaging expertise to support strategic business priorities and technical decision-making Identifying and delivering opportunities to optimise packaging cost, performance, quality, and sustainability Anticipating, assessing, and mitigating technical, supply, and operational risks Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and Procurement to improve capability, performance, and long-term value creation Supporting supplier selection, qualification, and performance improvement activities Partnering with Manufacturing and Supply teams to improve packaging performance, line efficiency, and product quality Accelerating delivery of Diageo's sustainability commitments through packaging innovation and material optimisation The ideal candidate will have: A degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline Significant experience in packaging development, packaging technology, or a related technical leadership role A proven track record of delivering complex packaging projects from development through commercialisation Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier capability management Demonstrated ability to deliver value through technical innovation, optimisation, and risk management Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and delivering outcomes within a matrix organisation Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance business, consumer, and technical priorities