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We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!
Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.
For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.
At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.
We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.
There's never been a better time to join us!
As our Head of Packaging Development you will lead the soft drinks and alcohol packaging team within AG Barr.
You will take responsibility for the finished product packaging specifications, for the portfolio of all packaging projects (innovation, cost savings, continuity of supply, sustainability), and for developing the capabilities of the team in line with future business needs.
The role is responsible for driving the complete packaging strategy, ensuring innovation, sustainability, and optimal functionality from initial concept through to market launch. You will lead the teams to deliver, test, and implement packaging solutions, ensuring legal compliance and brand protection while collaborating with marketing, supply chain, and procurement.
Your responsibilities will include...
People Leadership and Capability
Packaging Development
R&D Leadership
What you’ll bring...
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific discipline, packaging technology or engineering .
Extensive knowledge of all packaging components and materials used in the Soft Drinks and Alcohol Industry and knowledge of those used in other related industries. A sound knowledge of drinks manufacturing is required with specialist appreciation of bottle making, bottle filling, packing and palletisation.
Understanding regulations (such as British and European Standards as applied to packaging, plastics migration directive, ...) and legislation and translating these into workable actions.
Knowledge and operation of ISO, BRC, HACCP and other quality management systems is essential. ISO 9001 & BRC quality certifications require all specifications for packaging materials to be approved prior to purchase and these procedures are to be adhered to and continually improved.
A creative, innovative and practical approach is required for a well motivated self-starter with a good analytical approach to problem solving
The experience to be able to assess, develop and improve core R&D processes and ways of working.
The ability to coach and develop a high performing team in both the technical components of the team’s roles and in the broader business skills that they require to operate effectively.
The ability to talk the language of the consumer as well as technical and be commercially aware. Experienced in understanding consumer behaviour via consumer research and the ability to translate this into winning packaging solutions.
You will also demonstrate our AG Barr behaviours of Being Honest, Accountable, Connected and Brave.
We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.
We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
And much more!
To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.
We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.
While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!
Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!
AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.
At our core is our soft drinks business, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.
And we’re growing, thanks to some exciting acquisitions in recent years, including the functional drinks brand Boost, FUNKIN which operates in the exciting and growing cocktail market and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.
We are about being brilliant. We are always learning. We are results driven and relationships matter to us.
We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.
We have a growth mindset - and our people are what sets us apart.
Employing around 1,000 people across the UK, we are proud to be a sustainable business that listens to our consumers, builds lasting customer relationships, takes care of our employees, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.
