Packaging Specialist - Internship

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External Job Description

Context / Scope:

·  The North American Innovation and Brand Change team is responsible for the end-to-end cross functional oversight and delivery of Innovation and Renovation programs from Gate 1 to Launch.
·  Delivering programs on time, in full, and on budget while hitting COGs targets and maintaining quality is paramount.
·  Sitting within the North American Technical organization, the Innovation and Brand Change Commercialization team acts as a business partner to the rest of NA Supply, Innovation (Technical and Marketing), Commercial and Brand Marketing.
·  This role will be responsible for working as part of the team to deliver technical specifications for component packaging.
·  They will develop technical specifications, execute specification workflows for approval, prepare and issue specifications to vendors.
·  They will also complete packaging Testing Plans to support the Innovation & Brand Change project pipelines.
·  Packaging Lab activities will take place in the Plainfield Packaging Laboratory.
Purpose of Role:

·  Support the Innovation & Brand Change commercialization work streams in the development of specifications and support packaging testing.
·  Assure the development of robust and accurate package component specifications that are fit for purpose and protect Diageo's Brands and interests. Market Complexity:

·  As part of the end-to-end supply chain, NA Supply has an extensive network of wholly owned and Third-Party Operation sites across the US and Canada.
·  In North America, Diageo owns and operates a network of manufacturing, bottling, distilling and warehousing sites, wineries and vineyards.
·  NA Technical is an organization of 120+ people with a \$23M budget, operating across several locations within the US and Canada.
·  From these locations NA Technical manages the Technical Equity for Diageo NA Supply and Demand across the Diageo portfolio. Top Accountabilities:

·  Develop technical specifications for packaging components. ( shippers, dividers, labels, closures, glass & PET containers, and other components)
·  Manage specification workflows and issuance to vendors
·  Interface with project managers and cross functional team members to ensure specification accuracy
·  Execute Testing Plans specific to project details, including the completion of a Testing Report Qualifications/Skills:

·  Bachelor of Science, (Engineering or Packaging preferred)
·  Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a team setting, communicating directly with Stake Holders and Vendor contacts and working on multiple projects at the same time
·  Packaging Materials knowledge (shippers, dividers, labels, closures, glass and PET containers)
·  Microsoft Office software (Word, Exel, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Acrobat software (PDF bundling)
·  TOPS or CAPE software knowledge
·  SAP and specification development knowledge is a plus

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Diageo is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. Diageo does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, Protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Diageo also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.