Packaging Development Manager

Who We Are

Summary

Packaging Development & Industrialization

• Lead the end-to-end development of innovative, high-quality, and sustainable packaging solutions aligned with the brand's aesthetic and functional requirements
• Ensure the feasibility of designs by conducting technical risk assessments, tolerance stack-up analysis, and industrial validation
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth industrialization
• Work closely with the Product Development teams to ensure compatibility between bulk products and packaging
• Evaluate, create and provide technical specifications, drawings, and CAD models to suppliers and oversee sample validation

Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Coordination

• Work directly with CMs and packaging suppliers to ensure smooth development, from concept to production
• Analyze and optimize mold and tooling design to improve production efficiency and reduce defects
• Partner with suppliers to identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during development or production

Innovation & Sustainability

• Stay ahead of market trends and emerging technologies in packaging development to propose innovative solutions
• Lead initiatives for sustainable packaging, evaluating eco-friendly materials and recyclability strategies
• Support R&D efforts to integrate new materials and manufacturing processes that enhance product performance

Quality & Compliance

• Collaborate with Quality teams to define and implement robust testing protocols for new packaging components
• Ensure packaging meets all relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and safety guidelines
• Participate in line trials and first production runs at contract manufacturers to validate packaging performance

Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

• Conduct value analysis and propose cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and design integrity
• Support the purchasing team in evaluating supplier capabilities and cost efficiency
• Identify process improvements to enhance packaging development speed and reliability

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years in packaging development within the cosmetics or beauty industry, with a strong technical foundation in packaging materials, manufacturing processes, injection molding, and decoration techniques.

Experience

• working with contract manufacturers and suppliers is essential
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, KeyShot) and 3D prototyping is highly advantageous
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers to develop and industrialize packaging solutions
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting packaging issues
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to cosmetic packaging is required
• Proven leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and guide a team while driving strategic packaging initiatives

Benefits

• Monthly "Self Love Days" - at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting
• *Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination.
• We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status.
• If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.*