Senior Packaging Manager

We have an opportunity for someone with extensive experience in cosmetic packaging development and with proven development experience in prestige colour and skincare categories to join an iconic brand whose packaging really stands out from the crowd.

Reporting into the Director of Product Development, the Head of Packaging Development will be responsible for all aspects of packaging development for this beauty brand globally. You will ensure all packaging is developed to support the values of excellent quality, creativity and innovation, as well as within agreed spec, timeline and budget criteria; continuously looking to improve processes to optimise and improve the project cycle.

By working closely with Product Development and Marketing leads, you will help with defining NPD timelines and define packaging objectives for all new projects and assign them to relevant Packaging team member. We are looking for candidates with an excellent understanding of complex NPD project management and an extensive 360 knowledge.

Passionate and enthusiastic about packaging, beauty and sustainability, you will actively support the Packaging Development team by providing comprehensive feasibility of each project in terms of ambition, function, manufacturability, compatibility, sustainability, component cost, tooling estimates, lead times, distribution, risk and global brand consistency.

You will build creative, commercial, and operational value analysis into every new development and support on defining design specs by understanding cost-effective ways to achieve design criteria but also function, quality and sustainability, by working collaboratively with the Packaging project managers and internal Design and Quality teams. To apply for this role you must have a comprehensive knowledge of tooling, decoration, manufacturing, quality assurance and materials used to produce primary packaging (e.g. glass, aluminium, plastics, dispensing systems), sampling formats, folding cartons and rigid boxes.

Joining this truly stand out brand as Head of Packaging Development will require someone with strong man management skills who can lead from the front and positively influence a team. You will be managing and supporting the Packaging Development team of six, including three direct reports.

If you are highly organised, enjoy working on multiple complex projects at the same time, and excited about joining a fast-paced and challenging environment then we would love to hear from you.

Candidates are able to work partially from home