Associate Manager, Packaging Development

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

fresh is a global company headquartered in New York offering a full lifestyle line spanning skincare, lip care, bodycare, and fragrance in over a dozen countries. But we don’t just aspire to make the best products on the market; we want to be the best beauty brand to work for. We’ve created a warm, inspiring environment with world-class benefits that encourages our teams to dream big, because that’s how we got here.

Here at fresh, we intentionally foster a spirit of belonging. We celebrate our diversity and support every employee to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. By embracing curiosity and collaboration, we recognize that our differences strengthen us.

Job Description

MAIN JOB OBJECTIVE

The Associate Manager, Packaging Development will support the company growth by developing and implementing innovative packaging for the Promo Category. This includes, but not limited to, development of set boxes, GWP and collateral items. Reporting to the Vice President, Product Innovation, the Associate Manager will work cross-functionally with many Global partners inclusive of Marketing, Product Development, Packaging Design and Operations. Additionally, the Associate Manager, Packaging Development will be a key contact with external packaging vendors, a critical element of the position.

With an excitement for sustainable packaging, the Associate Manager, Packaging Development will have exceptional project management skills and constantly operate with a solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the development and qualification of packaging solutions for Promo category that meet the needs for brand aesthetics, consumer use, manufacturing capability, quality and cost, and market requirements
• Support the conceptualization, initiation, development, validation and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including design generation, engineering specifications, mold qualification, functionality and quality testing
• Support operations cost savings and efficiency initiatives, and quality investigations towards continuous improvement
• Fully own technical milestones in project timelines
• Troubleshoot technical issues (supplier, plant, distribution, quality, etc.)
• Share and escalate roadblocks cross-functionally
• Create package component specifications, pre-Bills-of-Materials and Fill & Assembly specifications and quality control elements
• Collaborate with Marketing and Design on establishing feasibility for new packaging initiatives/concepts
• Validate artwork based on mandatory technical elements and subsequently validate proof per released artwork
• Ensure colors of packaging components meet Design expectations and are within molding and decorating process constraints outlined by external suppliers
• Understand and conduct package testing procedures and standards to support the effective design, validation, and implementation of new packages and packaging technology
• Manage external vendors/supplier relations to review project status, elevate technical solutions, and build innovation
• Attend Set Assembly startups as needed to ensure proper execution of design & function
• Support and drive engineering change initiatives
• Drive sustainability initiatives

What you will learn in the first 6 months:

• Gain full understanding of Fresh procedures and processes in Gifting, New Product Development and ECR's (Engineering Change Request)
• Work closely with Packaging Development team, understanding key packaging deliverables for new launches
• Build relationships with cross functional fresh teams, internal LVMH partners, and external vendors
• Conduct transit and homologation testing, categorize key Gifting technical requirements, and refine best practices for construction development

What you will achieve in 12 months:

• Optimize current packaging development processes and finding creative solutions for packaging innovation
• Partner with preferred vendors, track current and future offerings related to sustainability, innovation, supplier constraints, and capabilities
• Present to partners on innovative and sustainable packaging
• Source and establish new suppliers/vendors to source packaging solutions and cost savings

PROFILE

• BS/BA degree in Package Engineering/Technology/Science or related engineering field
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Packaging Development (preferred in Gifting)
• Demonstrated broad and in-depth knowledge of packaging materials and processes
• Demonstrated success of excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with