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Date: 7 Apr 2025
Location: Dublin, IE, Dublin 10
Company: Britvic
At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks.
Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations.
We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton.
We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow.
With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage.
Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.
Job Overview
The R&D Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of key activities to support the liquid and packaging development process.
This role also involves coordinating Value Engineering projects (efficiencies and optimization in pack, liquid and process improvements) across the business while also contributing to the delivery of these projects.
You will ensure robust technical expertise is applied with rigor to gain competitive advantage and ensure projects are delivered right first time.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Budget Management: Support the purchase and management of materials and services, including raising purchase orders, communicating, and maintaining flow of orders in the system.
Maintain the relevant budget tracker and reconcile reports.Product & Packaging Support: Assist the liquid and packaging teams with daily activities such as batch preparation, raw material approvals, and formulation approvals.
Organize and manage lab activities, including sensory testing, stability testing, ingredient logs, and analytical equipment calibrations (monthly/yearly).
Order trial materials and coordinate delivery, collection, packaging, and courier arrangements.Value Engineering (Efficiencies) & Project Management: Co-ordinate the delivery of assigned Value Engineering projects (efficiencies and optimization in pack, liquid and process improvements), ensuring successful implementation.
Ensure all project work is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Britvic's stage gates and milestones.Master Data & Technical Documentation: Complete and submit Master Data Management documentation.
Input weights and measures in master database for Britvic Ireland.Artwork & Labelling Compliance: Input all required artwork information into the Artwork Approval System.
Review and approve all artwork within Britvic Ireland, ensuring compliance with technical requirements.
(Team activity as required)Co-Packing & External Collaboration: Provide technical co-ordination for co-packing partnerships, ensuring alignment with company standards, processes, and quality assurance protocols.
Work closely with external partners to ensure compliance with specifications and troubleshoot any technical issues.
Requirements
Experience of working with within cross functional project teams is desiredAccomplished IT Skills using Microsoft suite of programs (including MS Project)Knowledge of SAP system is desirableWell-developed interpersonal skills, specifically relationship building, facilitation, written / verbal communication is essential
Key behaviours
Good communication & collaboration skillsSwiftly responds to ensure projects are delivered to planEmbrace a culture of learning and professional development – individual and team capabilityConstantly seeking ways to optimize the way we work to be more effective / efficientCreate effective partnerships with Marketing, Technical, Supply Chain and Finance to enable flawless project delivery of key objectives
Education/Qualification
Honours or Degree equivalent in relevant science discipline preferred (e.g.
Food science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering).Project management qualifications are desirable.Science/Technical background preferred.Minimum of 3 years in a relevant industry or role such as food science, project management, or administration.
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