Technical Manager – Productivity

Job Title

Technical Manager - Productivity

About the Function:

We're visionaries, researching and developing the liquids, packaging and products that shape our industry and much-loved brands. Our founders were incredible entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. Our Research and Development team continue this legacy, reimagining our brands for the world today.

At our state-of-the-art research facilities around the globe, we have a collaboration of innovative minds working together to develop the products and solutions of tomorrow. We welcome your specialist skills and inspiring ideas and will support you to grow and develop in our inclusive culture.

Purpose of Position

The Manager - Packaging Productivity will play a key role in driving the successful execution of packaging tramlining and productivity initiatives. The role encompasses optimizing designs, processes, suppliers, and mechanisms to deliver cost-effective, fit-for-purpose packaging solutions aligned with consumer expectations. The incumbent will ensure timely business delivery against financial and operational targets.

Decision Making Authority

Decision Expected

Recommendations Expected

• Day-to-day decisions for assigned packaging projects.

• Approve trial plans, timelines, and minor adjustments with units/vendors.

• Decisions on sample evaluation and technical validations within SOPs

• Suggest process, design, or supplier improvements for cost, quality, or consumer relevance.

• Advise on project prioritization based on savings and business impact.

• Internal Supply Function: Manufacturing, Sourcing, Project Teams, HO, OQC, Units
• Internal Non-Supply Functions: Marketing, Sales, Planning, Finance
• External Stakeholders: Packaging material suppliers, external agencies, and institutes

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of packaging productivity and tramlining projects.
• Drive alignment between internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Sourcing, Project Management, Marketing, Sales, Planning, Finance) and external partners (suppliers, agencies, institutes) to achieve project objectives.
• Act as the single point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring clear communication, ownership, and accountability across teams.
• Mentor and guide internal project teams on best practices for packaging design, validation, and process optimization.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, cost optimization, and consumer-centric innovation within packaging initiatives.
• Facilitate decision-making and problem-solving by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
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• Coordinate with units and vendors for the commercialization of Project Atlantis (OC reuse).
• Ensure smooth execution of productivity initiatives.
• Achieve F26 - F27 delivery targets

• Coordinate with units and vendors for productivity projects, including alternative cap development such as DBW Pilot.
• Ensure commercial control and smooth execution of projects.
• Target annualized savings potential

• Support and follow up on alternate vendor development and horizontal implementation of productivity projects.
• Ensure timely execution and alignment with project objectives.
• Target annualized savings potential

• Coordinate with vendors and units for trial lot sample qualification for productivity projects.
• Manage estimates, purchase orders, and follow-up for online and transit trials at units.
• Support capturing trial data and assist in drafting specifications and releasing technical specifications.

• Support and coordinate with units and vendors for productivity projects, including shrink wrapping and inner removal.
• Ensure pilot readiness and maintain commercial control throughout the project.
• Target annualized savings potential aligned with project objectives.