Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Associate Director, APAC Skin Health Packaging
This position reports to Sr. Director/Head of APAC Packaging R&D and is based in Singapore
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®, 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. For more information click here.
What You Will Do
- Leads and executes APAC region Skin Health & Beauty (SH&B) pipeline aligned to the regional and global segment strategies for superior consumer experience through packaging and engages the cross-functional team to follow through.
- Develops strategic direction and packaging formats together with SH&B brand leads and formulation teams shaping the packaging design and functionality that delivers elevated aesthetics, quality and performance. Links technical knowledge to business strategy.
- Leads a diverse team of Packaging developers and engineers based in various regional hubs. Develops goals and success criteria for the team.
- Partners closely with Global Packaging teams of innovation, sustainability, experience, value realization and supplier excellence to support platform development and supplier selection.
- Partners closely with Global Packaging sustainability teams in embedding packaging sustainability playbook and guidelines into development of packaging specifications that delivers Kenvue’s sustainability commitments.
- Provides direction, management, and technical expertise in technology screening, product/process development, and implementation of a range of projects covering new package development, materials selection, manufacturing process/site changes, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Influences department resource and budget allocation.
- Collaborates with packaging value realization, commercial & supply chain teams to optimize processes, packaging materials, and structures to deliver business targets.
- Recruits, trains, and develops staff and conducts performance management to ensure team effectiveness.
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.
- Has expertise in integrating materials & process knowledge when leveraging digital tools such as CAD, modelling & simulation to streamline package development and guide the team to deliver right-first-time initiatives.
- Pilot & deploy process optimization opportunities for packaging development. Collaborates with supply chain, marketing, and formulation to identify opportunities and drive projects forward.
- Manages the identification of new materials and structures, and plans studies with the appropriate cross-functional team to validate consumer experience impacts of the new changes.
- Manages development process robustness for new products from research and development to manufacturing and their translation into specifications.
- Maintains accountability for best practices throughout product and process design. Implements methods for measuring performance to monitor the technical integrity of products.
- Lead, with help from the team, development of packaging development plans and drive alignment with the regional segment teams.
- Monitor and set up a high-efficiency team and lead team members to deliver innovation project pipeline.
What we are looking for
Qualifications
- BS / MS in Packaging /Mechanical / Polymer/Plastics/Chemical Engineering
Working Experience
- 8+ years (for MS/PhD Candidates)/ 10+ years of new package development/Technology transfer in luxury beauty/high-end CPG companies
Requirements
- Packaging domain expertise (Advanced)
- Package regulation knowledge (Intermediate)
- Knowledge of the external ecosystem (Advanced)
- Knowledge of digital workflows (CAD, M&S) (Intermediate)
- Leading self & team (Advanced)
- Project Management (Advanced)
- Communication Capability (Advanced)
Capabilities
- Technical proficiency to shape team deliverables and assess/ manage risk. Expertise in understanding of packaging development work process and packaging molding technologies.
- 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, sets performance standards for their workgroup and ensures that
- Lead team to deliver innovation project pipeline, able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.
- Knowledge of external vendor ecosystem and capabilities. Knowledge of new packaging industry trends.
- Ability to continuously develop self and team for technical and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, managing multiple complex projects, priorities, and systems simultaneously. Able to re-prioritize in an ever-changing environment
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships at all levels in the organization
What’s In It For You
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Volunteering Days, Flexible Working, Health & Wellness Reimbursements and much more!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- This list could vary based on location/region
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.
