Senior Manager – Packaging Engineer – Naturium

Senior Manager – Packaging Engineer – Naturium

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in packaging development, ideally within the beauty or consumer goods industry.
• Expertise in sustainability practices and familiarity with global packaging regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage supplier communications across multiple time zones.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including managing escalations and implementing creative solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ERP systems; familiarity with vendor scorecards is a plus.
• Strong organizational, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.
• Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.
• Must be able to be in the West Hollywood office Tuesday-Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and creative packaging development of primary and secondary components for products, kits, and sampling.
• Source stock and develop custom-tooled components through wide network of international and domestic suppliers.
• Collaborate with Product Development and cross-functional teams to manage and execute all packaging development phases and milestones.
• Conduct and coordinate packaging testing, including 3rd party testing, reviewing results, and resolving issues with contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to develop comps for retailer/internal meetings and photo-ready samples.
• Review all packaging artwork for technical accuracy.
• Manage and maintain packaging range boards, specifications master, and ERP system data accuracy.
• Proactively address escalations, troubleshoot complex issues, and work cross-functionally to implement timely solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier and production-related challenges, ensuring effective resolutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic packaging and sustainability initiatives company-wide.
• Stay up to date on packaging innovations and trends through competitive research and supplier relationships.
• Achieve cost targets without compromising quality or timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global and domestic suppliers to ensure high-quality deliverables and competitive pricing.
• Lead strategic cost-saving initiatives and contribute to the development of vendor scorecards and KPIs.
• Focus on continuous improvement by optimizing planning processes, improving system data (e.g., vendor lead times, MOQs, inventory targets), and enhancing operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Beauty industry experience strongly preferred.