R&D Packaging Development Manager

Position Title:

R&D Packaging Development Manager Department

R&D

Morris Plains, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

Manager, Brand

US / Wella

Together,
WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

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The Packaging Manager for internal and external innovation and business continuity on breadth of Hair products and brands. End-to-End ideation, development, qualification of innovative packaging solutions across our Hair Color, Care & Styling Brands internally and externally (e.g. with Third Party Manufacturers - TPM) with an NA focus. You will be a part of a passionate team who is at the forefront of delivering dynamic and cutting-edge packaging innovations.

• Base Business Continuity (BCP):
  Support base business, including BCP efforts, efficiency projects, manufacturing technical transfers, and scouting for new suppliers/manufacturers and technologies.
• Innovation/Projects:
  Develop and qualify package innovations for our Hair brands, across different categories like care, styling, color, meeting design intent, performance, functionality, aesthetics, cost, scalability, manufacturability, timing, compliance, and quality requirements.
• Internal & External (TPM) focused:
  Own and drive projects & initiatives with internal and external partner.
• Sustainability Integration:
  Implement sustainable packaging practices (reduce, reuse, recycle) aligned with company initiatives and targets.
• Ownership & Agility:
  Independently handle multiple priorities with agility and resilience.
• Testing:
  Recommend and execute technical & consumer learning plans through all project gate stages for robust technical readiness and qualification.
• Hands On:
  Exhibit curiosity and hands-on mentality to connect with packages, conduct fit-for-use evaluations/testing, try new things, and solve problems with a can-do attitude.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Seamlessly communicate and work with versatile stakeholders (e.g., R&D partners, Marketing, Design, Supply Chain, Procurement, Third Party Manufacturers, Suppliers, Initiative Managers).
• Digital & AI Savviness:
  Integrate digital, AI, and fast-package-development solutions to create future-proof package development approaches.

• University degree in Packaging Development & Technologies, Engineering, Industrial Design.
• 1-3 years of Package Development/Package Engineering experience (in FMCG industries & especially in Beauty / Hair category is preferred).
• Knowledge in packaging technologies and packaging development approaches.
• Fluency in English (written/oral) is mandatory. Any other language is a plus (e.g. Spanish/Portuguese).
• Strong analytical &problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial, agile, curious and hands-on spirit.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and operate independently in diverse teams and environments.
• Ability to travel :20% of your time to domestic or international destinations.
• Knowledge & experience of AI tools, probing/coding is fundamental.

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