Sr. Manager, North America Packaging

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting

Start Date:

9/23/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Lead North America Oral Care Packaging organization, including a team of both central and plant based Packaging Engineers as well as Design/Artwork Execution Managers. Providing both technical as well as organizational oversight

Supervise the development of packaging materials, which includes approving packaging designs, packaging specifications, master test plans, bills of materials, etc.

Engage with various NA Division Management teams. This includes Supply Chain and Commercial functions to align on and deliver expectations for packaging projects and KPIs

Assess and organize the team’s roles, assignments, project work, and capabilities to maximize efficiency to deliver the North America Oral Care commercial project grids

Accountable for ensuring that the NA OC Packaging team adheres to all global Oral Care standards

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or Related Field

10+ years experience in Packaging development and delivering projects to the market

Understanding of Packaging Development Processes and Systems

Ability to inspire, influence, and motivate cross-functional partners and stakeholders (internal and external) to develop and implement programs, enrolling teams in a clear vision

Strong business and strategic acumen, with the ability to manage ambiguity and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders across various functions and geographies.

Strong presentation skills, speaking ability and interpersonal skills

Data Savvy:
Ability to use data, analytics and AI to support perspectives

Experience in FMCG industry

• Minimum of 3 years of team management experience

Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay is determined…