Head of PackagingPERNOD RICARD
Critères de l'offre
Métiers :
- Head Gardener
Expérience min :
- 6 à 10 ans
Secteur :
- Industries Agroalimentaires
Lieux :
- Cognac (16)
Conditions :
- CDI
- Temps Plein
L'entreprise : PERNOD RICARD
Pernod Ricard est un leader mondial du secteur des vins et spiritueux, associant des savoir-faire uniques dans la fabrication de ses produits, le développement de ses marques et leur distribution mondiale.
Notre vaste portefeuille, allant du premium au luxe, compte notamment la vodka Absolut, le pastis Ricard, les scotch whiskies Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute et The Glenlivet, le whisky irlandais Jameson, le cognac Martell, le rhum Havana Club, le gin Beefeater, la liqueur Malibu ou les champagnes Mumm et Perrier-Jouët.
Nous sommes un groupe qui a une âme : une entreprise avec des valeurs familiales, ancrée dans nos terroirs et notre héritage. Nous assurons la croissance à long terme de nos marques, dans le respect des individus et de l'environnement, tout en permettant à nos plus de 19 500 collaborateurs dans le monde entier d'être les ambassadeurs de notre authentique culture de la convivialité, porteuse de sens, inclusive et responsable.
Notre raison d'être, notre mission, notre ambition et notre culture définissent qui nous sommes et propulsent notre succès collectif.
Nous valorisons la diversité et la solidarité au sein de notre organisation et dans nos relations avec nos parties prenantes. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de nos parcours, de nos expériences et de nos savoir-faire sont les moteurs de notre créativité. Votre personnalité, votre regard, votre intuition et vos idées comptent !
Nos méthodes de recrutement se concentrent donc sur les compétences et le savoir-être et nous accueillons tous types de talents.
Description du poste
MISSION
The Packaging Head leads all development activities related to packaging for his/her brand group. The role is accountable for delivering viable technical solutions to strategic problems and for leading a team of functional pack experts to create innovative packaging solutions that elevate brand equity, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable growth.
The Packaging Head also champions and drives the long-term global packaging roadmap to anticipate future trends and needs, delivering differentiated and future-fit packaging solutions. The position requires strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and effective resource and priority management, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful project delivery across innovation, renovation/restage, Design to Sustainable Value(DtSV), and cost-optimization initiatives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Long-Term Packaging Strategy & Technical Roadmap
Lead end-to-end developmentfrom concept to commercialization, aligned with brand positioning and consumer preferences.
Oversee sensory evaluation, stability testing, and quality benchmarking to ensure product design excellence.
Partner with Marketing and Insights teams to translate consumer trends into innovative packaging concepts.
2. Packaging Innovation & Development
Drive the design and development of sustainable, functional, brand-enhancing packaging solutions.
Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, safety, and environmental standards across global markets.
Work closely with Procurement and Operations to optimize materials for cost, performance, and supply-chain efficiency.
3. Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Maintain robust documentation and traceability required for audits and certifications.
Collaborate with Legal and Regulatory Affairs to guarantee accuracy in product claims and labelling.
4. Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as a strategic partner to Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams to align R&D initiatives with business goals.
Lead and mentor packaging developers, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and consumer-centric technical excellence.
5. Capability Building
Develop and upskill team members across technical and leadership capabilities, elevating the function from executors to well-recognized partners.
INTERACTIONS
Key internal partners:
PMO Head, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Consumer Insights, Procurement.
Key external partners:
Suppliers, vendors, regulatory bodies, certification agencies.
TARGET PROFILE
Experience:15+ years of packaging development experience in an international environment, ideally within FMCG, luxury goods, or spirits.
Prevailing Skillset:Proven ability to lead teams of functional development experts (both technical and leadership).
Job Family:Research & Development
TARGET CORE SKILLS
Functional Capability
Strong technical expertise in packaging development.
Deep understanding of Product Life Management and Stage Gate processes.
Proven track record in new product development and successful market launches.
Solid knowledge of quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements related to packaging.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in diverse cultural and international contexts.
Leadership Capability
Effective cross-functional collaboration.
Strong problem-solving and results-driven mindset.
Practical, hands-on approach.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated people leadership and team-development experience.
KPIs
Contribution of Packaging Innovation Pipeline to business growth.
DTSV efficiencies and delivery.
Speed to market.
Excellence in technical execution (cost, timing, adherence to brief).
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-02-01Target End Date:
Date de début : 08/12/2025