Glenmorangie NPD Senior Packaging Technologist
- Location
- LivingstonScotlandUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
About Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie, a distinguished entity within the LVMH / Moët Hennessy portfolio, is renowned for crafting some of Scotland's most celebrated single malt whiskies. As an employer, Glenmorangie is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that mirrors its customer base. The company offers a range of employee-friendly policies, including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements, alongside initiatives supporting mental and physical well-being.
Glenmorangie (LVMH) seeks NPD Senior Packaging Technologist in Livingston, Scotland. Lead packaging development, testing and launch delivery for premium whisky.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end technical development, testing and approval for NPD projects
- Mentor and support the development of NPD Packaging Technologists, providing technical guidance and training
- Lead technical risk assessments in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to identify and mitigate project delivery risks
- Translate brand and agency briefs into technically robust, manufacturable and scalable packaging designs in partnership with suppliers
- Organise and lead new packaging trials in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure launch readiness
- Manage the development, review, and internal and external approval of artworks throughout the NPD lifecycle
- Collaborate with the quality team to develop supplier dry goods quality aesthetic standards aligned with brand requirements
- Ensure NPD projects meet company, regulatory body and government sustainability targets and regulations
- Collate sustainability data throughout NPD projects and populate EPI scores for reporting
- Manage purchase orders and invoice management for NPD origination, sampling and tooling requirements
- Contribute to post-project reviews, documenting learnings and implementing corrective and preventative actions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and deliver value engineering for cost reduction
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of relevant packaging development or technical experience
- Extensive experience developing, testing and approving primary, secondary and tertiary packaging
- Strong knowledge of industry regulatory and sustainability compliance
- Accomplished in interpreting and validating technical drawings
- Excellent PC skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Professional and effective communication abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Team player with a focus on collaboration and delivering customer needs
- Ability to work with own initiative
- Strong influencing and analytical skills
- Problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in packaging development, testing, and approval for consumer goods or spirits industries. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex packaging projects from concept through to commercial launch, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external supply partners.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Livingston, Scotland, UK, within easy reach of Edinburgh.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, mental health support services, discounted gym memberships.
Culture
Glenmorangie champions a culture of inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported. The company is dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of its customer base and fosters a sense of belonging and engagement among its workforce.
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