Supplier Excellence Engineer

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID®. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

We are currently recruiting for a Supplier Excellence Engineer.

Our global team is ~22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day.

Director, Global Packaging Operations and Supplier Excellence

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

The Supplier Excellence Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the company's suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the personal care industry and a proven track record of driving supplier excellence.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, ESG) to drive supplier executional excellence
• Partner with Procurement, Quality, and ESG to establish and enhance packaging supplier technical assessment
• Develop and implement supplier performance metrics and scorecards based on the needs of Packaging, Procurement, Quality and ESG partners
• Conduct and manage supplier audits and technical assessments to identify core capabilities and expertise in materials, product design, and processing/conversion technologies, as well as areas for improvement
• Coordinate and manage external resources to conduct technical assessments
• Co‑lead with Procurement in establishing Packaging Supplier Joint Business Planning and sourcing strategies to partner with suppliers across different tiers (i.e., packaging components, material, technology, molds, etc.) to co‑develop or tap into innovation based on supplier expertise
• Unlock value and drive agility partnering with packaging suppliers and external labs to establish a Supplier Package Testing certification program, enabling our supplier base to conduct package testing for Kenvue
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional/global packaging suppliers, ensuring strategic partnerships, regular performance evaluations and continuous improvement plans
• In partnership with Procurement, co‑lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes to ensure the availability of high‑quality, cost‑effective packaging materials and services
• In partnership with Supplier Quality, drive supplier performance metrics, conduct regular supplier assessments, and implement corrective action plans to maintain high standards of quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent specialization
• 4+ years of experience in Plastics Molding Supplier Quality Management or a related field
• LEAN Manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of plastic molding materials, technologies, and processes
• Strong knowledge of packaging quality standards
• Knowledge of root cause analysis for plastic molding issues
• Experience in the personal care industry preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $90,100.00 – $.

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Impact Networks for Kenvuers
• The list may vary based on location/region
• Note:
  
  Total Rewards include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Specific salary details will be shared during recruitment.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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