Associate Manager, Packaging Development
4 days ago
Jersey City
Job DescriptionCompany 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, • 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, • 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, • 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 internal partners and external vendors, • Self-motivated and self-disciplined individual, able to work in relative autonomy, • Proficient PC skills - MS Office software and capable of building presentations on Excel and/or PowerPoint., • CAD literacy will be a plus Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER YOU Training & Development and Culture • Fresh and LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development, • Opportunities for networking and building relationships with LVMH Community and Network, • Free professional consultation, referrals and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Comprehensive paid time off inclusive of Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays, • Fertility Services, Maternity and Newborn Support, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, including cryopreservation when part of fertility treatment, • Paid Parental Leave (Inclusive of Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility, • Travel & lodging for those who can’t access care, • Fresh In-Store Discounts and Gratis, • LVMH Group Friends and Family Sales across all divisions within LVMH: Wines and Spirits, Watches and Jewelry, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Fashion and Leather Goods, etc., • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits through Wage Works The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $105,000 USD. This role is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.