NPD Packaging Technologist

Job Description:

As part of LVMH / Moët Hennessy, The Glenmorangie Company crafts, distributes and markets two of Scotland's most acclaimed single malt whiskies. Glenmorangie is famed as the leading Highland single malt, renowned for its smooth, complex, and accessible taste, its mastery of wood in cask maturation, and its industry leading whisky innovation. Ardbeg is the ultimate Islay whisky and the smokiest of all Scotland's Single Malts - and is also famed for its unorthodox, envied, and untamed brand.
This role is to ensure we deliver best in class New Product Development (NPD), leading the technical development and delivery of packaging solutions for NPD projects, ensuring they are robust, compliant, fit for purpose and meeting brand standards. This role partners closely with cross functional teams and external partners to manage risk, drive quality and sustainability, and ensure successful technical implementation from concept through to launch completing robust testing & trialling, artwork & sample approvals and approving accurate specification documentation. This role sits within the NPD team, who lead and develop new product, packaging and POSM & branded merchandise projects.
Technical Skills Experience Required: * Experience developing, testing and approving primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. * Knowledge of industry regulatory and sustainability compliance. * Proficiency in interpreting and validating technical drawings. * Excellent PC Skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Key Competencies: * Professional & effective communicator. * Strong attention to detail. * Excellent organization & ability to prioritize workload. * Team player who is focused on collaboration & delivering the needs of the customer. * Ability to use own initiative. * Flexible, self-motivated with a 'can do' attitude. * Continuous improvement mindset. * Strong problem-solving skills