Hennessy Packaging Development Apprentice

About Hennessy

Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a legendary cognac Maison whose influence extends from the vineyards of Charente to the world’s most discerning markets. As an employer, Hennessy combines the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship with the dynamism of a global luxury leader within LVMH. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by savoir-faire, innovation, transmission, and respect for terroir, while advancing responsible viticulture and long-term excellence. Hennessy offers professionals the opportunity to build meaningful careers across production, marketing, commercial development, sustainability, and operations, within an environment where authenticity, creativity, and collective ambition define the pursuit of enduring prestige.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in technical meetings and project teams to understand objectives and align on packaging improvements across materials, environmental impact, conditioning, and functionality
• Generate innovative ideas for optimizing existing packaging solutions and evaluate new technologies during supplier visits
• Conduct rigorous quality control verification at each stage of the packaging development process
• Lead defined-scope development projects, such as single-unit packaging initiatives and decoration optimization on existing technical platforms
• Manage packaging specifications including definition, verification, and documentation
• Design and formalize palletization plans for product lines
• Support product declination follow-up by managing trials, drafting test requests, consolidating results, and preparing technical reports
• Monitor production startup by validating supplier print approvals (BAT) and participating in internal production readiness
• Communicate project progress regularly to the project manager and escalate decision points
• Follow subcontracting implementations such as decoration and label application for product variations
• Oversee prototype development and reception controls; participate in technical solution selection and documentation preparation
• Manage project timeline aspects, tool budget responsibility, and cost sheet precision

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering school or university program (Bac +3/5) with specialization in packaging, design, or related field
• Demonstrated interest in innovation, environmental sustainability, and packaging technologies
• Team collaboration capability with strong organizational skills and proactive problem-solving mindset
• Effective communication abilities and capacity to manage projects with autonomy

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; no prior professional experience required. Candidates should demonstrate academic preparation in packaging or related engineering disciplines and foundational understanding of design and manufacturing principles.

Education

Currently enrolled in Bac +3/5 program (Engineering School or University) with specialization in packaging, design, industrial engineering, or related discipline

Workplace

Benefits

4.5-day working week (Friday afternoons off); integration into Hennessy's community of over 100 annual apprentices and interns; access to mentorship and skill development from experienced teams; commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion; support for individuals with disabilities

Culture

Hennessy fosters a workplace culture rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, excellence, and respect for the terroir, where teams contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic cognac houses. It offers an international, collaborative environment that values savoir-faire, innovation, and long-term relationships with partners, communities, and colleagues.

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