Manager - Self-Care R&D Packaging

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Manager - Self-Care R&D Packaging
This position reports into Head of Self-Care Packaging and is based at Skillman, NJ or Ft Washington, PA. Role will eventually be based in Summit, NJ.

Who We Are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, ZYRTEC®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours.

What You Will Do
The Manager - Self-Care R&D Packaging is responsible for shaping & leading squad/ franchise deliverables for superior consumer experience through packaging and engages the cross-functional team to follow through. Supports manufacturing investigations and collaborates with commercial & supply chain teams to optimize processes, packaging materials, and constructions to enable the business innovation sufficiency, ESG and GP targets.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with the X-functional team to lead new package development based on consumer insight, delivering the targeted consumer benefit and key claims, while meeting cost targets.
• Leverage digital tools such as CAD, modeling & simulation to streamline package development and guide the team to deliver right-first-time initiatives.
• Maintains accountability for best practices throughout product and process design. Implements methods for measuring performance to monitor the technical integrity of products.
• Knowledge of external vendor ecosystem and capabilities. Knowledge of new packaging industry trends
• Annual developmental budget management. Tracking. Management of project development OPEX. Deliver NPI & CIP on schedule and in full.
• Manage contributions of 0-5 direct reports.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
• Education: Bachelors / Masters in Packaging technology/ Mechanical / Polymer, Plastics, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Work experience: 6 (for MS Candidates)/ 8 years of new package development/Technology transfer in CPG, food, or pharmaceutical companies.

Desired Qualifications
• Technical knowledge to shape team deliverables and assess/ manage risk. Strong understanding of packaging development work process.
• Experience working with regulated products (OTC Drugs, Pharma, Med Device, etc.,)
• Confident and articulate communicator (both written and verbal), with the ability to convey and present complex information to others clearly and logically
• Strong leadership and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work and lead their team independently seeking guidance as required.
What's In It For You
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
This candidate will be based in Skillman, NJ or Ft Washington, PA and may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel as needed by the business.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $111,000 - $192,500.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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