Manager of Package Development & Packaging Systems Implementation

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Manager of Package Development & Packaging Systems Implementation

The Manager of Package Development & Packaging Systems Implementation, is a highly visible position inside our company and is expected to support the new product development and industrialization of 5-10 new projects per season and provide packaging expertise and support for an active catalog of about 300 skus while also leading the implementation of new packaging systems/software such as sustainability software and specification systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation of specification system including working closely with system supplier on design and troubleshooting issues, uploading packaging data for new and existing items and training team members on how to use the system
• Manage our sustainability software and global EPR reporting
• Identify creative and innovative packaging options and decoration that fit the voice of the brand and meet the vision of the Creative development team
• Manage within the timelines of new product development process
• Work with contract fillers and production team to ensure project feasibility and attend line trials
• Create packaging and finish goods specifications
• Review and approve engineering drawings and component submissions during development for stock and custom packages
• Create/update packaging and production SOP’s to ensure quality of FGs
• Responsible for all relevant testing, problem solving and finding alternatives as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years professional packaging experience, preferably in the Beauty industry
• Experience with packaging software/systems
• Knowledgeable of and experience with the key component suppliers and fillers
• Strong core package engineering skills and disciplines
• Experience working in an environment with rapid change and tight timelines
• Ability to operate efficiently and multi-task
• Experience developing cost effective packaging solutions fulfilling creative needs
• Superior organization, communication, consensus building and sense of task urgency skills required
• Packaging/Mechanical engineering degree or similar
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills, ability to work independently
• Limited travelling required

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $110,000-130,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
• Hybrid work policy
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.