Posted 14 days ago
Manager, Packaging Engineer
Los AngelesHybrid
AI Summary
Manages packaging development and engineering for the Naturium brand, driving sustainability and compliance initiatives including PCR/PIR material integration, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, cost-effective global launches.
About this role
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
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, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven 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
Position Summary:
The Manager, Packaging Engineer will play a key role in driving packaging development across Naturium reporting to the Sr. Manager of Package Engineer. The engineer will be part of the team leading the packaging efforts to phase packaging portfolio into global sustainability compliancy are delivered with excellence.
The Manager, Packaging Engineer role is based in E.L.F. LA office and will work collaboratively with the packaging compliance & sustainability team in Oakland CA, PD, Sourcing, planning, creative team in LA.
The individual will be responsible for assessing how sustainability and compliancy regulations apply to the packaging portfolio and lead packaging development from sustainability goals, technical analysis, testing, packaging decoration execution with PCR, and filling. The engineer must have the ability to adapt to fast-changing environments and should be a creative problem solver, able to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position.
The Manager, Packaging Engineer role is based in E.L.F. LA office and will work collaboratively with the packaging compliance & sustainability team in Oakland CA, PD, Sourcing, planning, creative team in LA.
The individual will be responsible for assessing how sustainability and compliancy regulations apply to the packaging portfolio and lead packaging development from sustainability goals, technical analysis, testing, packaging decoration execution with PCR, and filling. The engineer must have the ability to adapt to fast-changing environments and should be a creative problem solver, able to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
BS degree in Packaging Science or Engineering
5+ years’ experience in cosmetic package development
Concentrated experience in beauty industry with proven development experience in skin care, fragrance, and color categories
Comprehensive knowledge of global supplier community and strong understanding of mechanical and chemical PCR and PIR 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
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 objectives
Provide technical solutions and work with the cross functional team on timeline target, cost avoidance, and quality improvement
Maintain technical contact with suppliers
Understanding of sustainability initiatives and upcoming packaging regulations
Develop risk assessments and timetables
Skills
Audit TestingControl PlanCost ReductionDeclaration Of ConformityDistribution ProcessFill And AssembliesGlobal Supplier ManagementManufacturing ProcessPackage SpecificationPackaging EngineeringPackaging SciencePCR MaterialPIR MaterialPost-Consumer RecycledPost-Industrial RecycledRisk AssessmentSupplier NegotiationsSustainability Compliance
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