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Senior Materials Technologist/Engineer, China

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

  • Deliver on the supplier audit qualification program as agreed with the Supplier

  • Development Manager – Asia Pac and China Procurement & Technical Manager(s).

  • Complete Supplier LTO audit to high standard and record findings in entropy system

  • Complete a component qualification program – ensure all components meet Diageo

  • requirements via materials testing and supplier management.

  • Delivery of Supplier Capability Improvement program as agreed with Supplier development Manager and China Procurement & Technical Manager (s).

  • Managing the Supplier Development team delivering business objectives to a high standard



Qualifications and Experience Required
Qualifications
Graduate calibre or equivalent - preferably in a material science, engineering or scientific discipline or/
Professional qualification in relevant field Or 4 + years experience in a technical role.
Previous experience as a packaging engineer/supplier manufacturing experience would be preferable
Experience working in an FMCG environment.
Experience
In depth experience to deliver technical solutions
Proven track record of delivering cross business projects.
Experience of machine / material interface.
Proven track record of delivering cross business projects.
Knowledge of packaging components such as glass, gift boxes, cartons, closures, labels etc
Experienced in working across functions with strong stakeholders.
Experienced in working with manufacturing suppliers.
Experience in managing people for success.
Preference
Mandarin speaker but not exclusive
Barriers to Success in Role
Inability to maintain relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and production.
Inability to work sensitively across cultures.
Inflexible approach to changing workload and priorities.
Inability to sell improvement concepts and actions to both Diageo and suppliers.
Inability to break down complex problems and issues and develop appropriate solutions.
Insufficient technical credibility.
Inability to travel at regular intervals
Inability to prioritise and set clear responsibilities
Inability to network and build positive stakeholder relationships

Senior Materials Technologist/Engineer, China