Liquid Development Specialist, European Spirits

Description

Liquid Development Specialist – European Spirits
Location: Santa Vittoria or Menstrie
Permanent

Join Our Supply Team
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.
 

Purpose
This role reports to the Head of Brand Change and Innovation within European Spirits category. The role is instrumental in Diageo’s journey to become the most innovative, trusted and most respected consumer goods company in the world.

The Liquid Development Specialist, European Spirits has responsibility for:

Supporting R&D during liquid concept development stage of NTW Innovations

Leading the liquid commercialization activities across a wide variety of liquid types, from Low/No-Alc and Cocktails to distilled spirits and formulated products in general.

Supporting the ideation and execution of the Productivity and Sustainability liquid agenda

The BC&I Team for European Spirits Category manage one of the most complex liquid, format, and Supply chain portfolios within our business, given the emerging technologies that we are working within.

The European Spirits BC&I pipeline is a complex matrix of pipelines across different Spirit Categories/Brands/Markets/Innovation Hubs, completed through a diverse Supply Footprint including Diageo production sites, JVs, and several Third-Party Operations spread across GB and Continental Europe.

The role will require to work in partnership with Innovation, Breakthrough Innovation, Brands, R&D, Global Technical, Procurement, Spirit Supply, Production Sites and external Suppliers. The Liquid Development Specialist will implement best in class “concept to commercialization” of liquid formulations adhering to the Brand Legacy Framework for each Brand.

Key Accountabilities:

Deliver processes that ensures the Health and Safety of our consumers. Work in a way that ensures compliance with our Diageo Code of Business conduct (H+S, HMRC, Financial compliance etc).

Maintain and develop technical ability to be recognised as a global expert in formulated products and distilled spirits production. Apply technical knowledge to solving complex problems for Diageo.

Supply fully commercialized liquids to the chosen production site.

Partnering with technical functions to shape the future of Diageo by powering progress competitively advantaged supply chains (Enable Growth and Drive Profitability by influencing cash and costs).

Apply technical knowledge and experience to lead solution to problems on processes at GBS and non GBS production sites.

Build and maintain excellent relationships to enable delivery (i.e. Brand Owners, Markets, Innovation, Suppliers, Technology providers)

Support Brand Teams with concepting, storytelling and media work where required.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree level experience within a relevant science or engineering degree.

Relevant experience within Food Technology or Chemistry backgrounds with experience in food & beverage development and production (i.e. processing, microbiology, flavours, legal requirements, packaging, market research etc) preferred.

Knowledge of the science and technology of distilled spirits production including co-products and process control.

Application of innovative scientific (breakthrough innovation) or technical knowledge such as regenerative agriculture

Ability to successfully lead cross functional, multi-disciplinary teams, both locally and globally located stakeholders, providing clarity and ability to cut-through ambiguity.

Ability to move between research and commercialization phases and to implement risk management practices and techniques. Excellent organisation, report preparation, and presentation skills.

Understanding customer and business needs

Cultural awareness, ability to flex communication style and excellent interpersonal skills

Must be a great teammate with proven interpersonal skills. High energy, strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to lead by example.

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you’ll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you’ll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let’s unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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