e. l. f. Beauty, Inc.
Beauty
Sr.Manager,PackagingDevelopment
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“Sr. Manager, Packaging Development at e. l. f. Beauty, Inc.. Skills: Packaging development, Sustainability, Global supplier management, Cross-functional collaboration. Drive packaging development across multiple brands. Ensure technical and aesthetic aspects from design turnover through production are delivered with excellence”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure all projects are completed and meet the intended design, quality, cost, functionality, manufacturability, regulatory, consumer safety and sustainability objectives; Ensure KPIs align with brand/category; Achieve the Marketing concept
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solver; Provide technical solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS degree in Packaging Science or Engineering, 7+ years’ experience in cosmetic package development, Concentrated experience in beauty industry with proven development experience in color, fragrance, skin care categories and tools, Comprehensive knowledge of global supplier community and understanding of pricing structures, Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and distribution process as it relates to supporting targeted and global product launch strategies, Deep/practical packaging expertise in sustainability and abreast of best practices and emerging opportunities/technologies that support sustainability objectives, Experience working with Global suppliers across multiple time zones, Able to create package specification, fill and assemblies, and control plan, Provide updates of project milestones, inform appropriate people of technical and timing issues, Audit testing to qualify new packages, Ensure all projects are completed and meet the intended design, quality, cost, functionality, manufacturability, regulatory, consumer safety and sustainability objectives, Provide technical solutions and work with the cross functional team on timeline target, cost avoidance, and quality improvement, Maintain technical contact with suppliers, Research and identify suppliers who have capabilities in sustainable packaging, Develop risk assessments and timetables, Evaluate package samples, sustainability prototypes and supplier technical capability, Technical competency in analysis of geometric objects in 2- and 3-dimensions including understanding of form, fit, and function of packaging components and subcomponents, Comprehensive knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, Comprehensive knowledge of decorating techniques and materials used on primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, Comprehensive knowledge of test methods used to validate component/package performance, knowledge of sustainable packaging and supplier practices, including knowledge of post-consumer recycled materials, recyclability, etc., PC literate and competent with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Pivot table functionalities), Some level of judgment required in assessing Marketing briefs, clarity of Packaging definition and providing recommendations to lower risks while achieving the Marketing concept, Knowledge of CAD software and/or PRO E Creo and 3D printing, Some degree of analytical, financial and organization skills required
Nice to Have
IOPP certification a plus, Fluency in Mandarin a plus
What You'll Do.
Drive packaging development across multiple brands
Ensure technical and aesthetic aspects from design turnover through production are delivered with excellence
Lead packaging efforts
Partner with key team members to continually execute innovative execution for the category and brand
Provide expertise and ensure organizational capability in packaging development and process engineering
Ensure successful development and launch of both new packaging/products and dual sourcing for current business
Ensure KPIs align with brand/category and have the foresight to anticipate when changes are required
Partner with creative teams and the team China to drive new and breakthrough premium packaging materials
color effects and decoration
Ensure all projects are completed and meet the intended design
consumer safety and sustainability objectives
Support the company efforts on social and environmental responsibility
specifically through driving sustainable design and materials for our packaging
Build relationship across functional teams to develop
implement and align with the e. l. f. ’ s strategy with long term vision
Understand that the first consumer experience is the package
Represent the culture and DNA of the brand or business segment being managed
Provide updates of project milestones
inform appropriate people of technical and timing issues and call out any red flags on a timely basis
Provide technical solutions and work with the cross functional team on timeline target
and quality improvement
Develop risk assessments and timetables when needed
Evaluate package sample
sustainability prototypes and supplier technical capability
Communicate effectively with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure all specifications are adhered to
Create package specification
Audit testing to qualify new packages
Maintain technical contact with suppliers
Research and identify suppliers who have capabilities in sustainable packaging
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with all teams; Partner with key team members; Partner with creative teams; Build relationship across functional teams; Work with the cross functional team
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers; Provide updates of project milestones, inform appropriate people of technical and timing issues and call out any red flags on a timely basis
Process & Methodology
Drive projects, Solicit other team members to ensure required packaging tasks are performed successfully and in a timely manner, Develop risk assessments and timetables, Provide updates of project milestones
Full Job Description
## Description About the Company e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time. In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us The Sr. Manager, Packaging Development will play a key role in driving packaging development across multiple brands reporting to the Director of Package Development. The developer will be part of the team leading the packaging efforts to ensure all the technical and aesthetic aspects from design turnover through production are delivered with excellence. The team includes several members In
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