EndereçoThe MissionR&D Packaging is responsible for supporting business strategy in meeting their current and future needs, in term of Packaging and Product Innovation, with a Consumer Driven approach. In addition, supports and drive projects focused on sustainability, savings, business plan continuity and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Attitude, Experience and Skills
Reporting to R&D Packaging leader, the Packaging Manager leads the development and qualification of packaging solutions for a portfolio of projects on a range of local and Global brands;The scope involves fast paced development of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging solutions, from early inception (design in partnership with Marketing and Design agencies) bringing technical solutions and innovation opportunities through initiative qualification of packaging components at suppliers, in Coty plants and Third-party manufacturers, and all the way to initiative successful delivery in market;Initiatives must-have success measures include launch delivery on-time in full, with uncompromised quality, at the right capacity to enable global and local markets, and at the best cost and quality standards;The role necessitates a high level of internal collaboration multi-functionally (Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, etc) as well as externally (Design agencies, institutes, third partners manufacturers, universities, packaging suppliers);Packaging Manager act as a consultant to manufacturers, procurement, and quality departments by suggesting optimal technical solutions and improvements to existing products in terms of functionality, cost, quality and productivity;In this role as a Packaging Manager, the job holder is expected to lead a team of packaging technicians, analysts, researchers, trainees and apprentices, by coaching individuals through the successful development and delivery of initiatives to the market and enable his team members to develop and grow successfully through the Coty career system;The job holder actively looks to execute organizational capabilities, contributing to the strengths of the Global Coty Packaging Development organization. This can include exploratory lab testing of new packaging technologies, physical and digital prototyping and rendering capabilities, modelling, and simulation approaches.
Qualifications & Behaviours
Relevant experience within packaging development (Preferably in the makeup area);Fluent English and some knowledge of Spanish is desirable;Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or Engineering;A strong technical / experimental background is essential;People management;Good ability to perform Design validation and Risk analysis;The ability to handle multiple technical inputs and come to quick and insightful conclusions based upon them;Demonstrate broad and in-depth knowledge of packaging materials, molds, and processes. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is essential;Operate with discipline in a dynamic and fast-moving initiatives pipeline. Must act with a sense of ownership to ensure the right technical plan is in place ant it is focused on the right priorities;Willingness to learn and develop organizational capabilities in line with current and future needs;Contribute to organizational development through implementation of new processes and systems;Strength for collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders;Self-motivated and self-disciplined individual, able to work in relative autonomy;Demonstrated performance agility in a rapidly changing work environment.
