A Packaging Engineer is needed in the Clark, NJ area for one of the world's largest cosmetics company, with activities spanning skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, hair care and hair color. This role is focused on leading high-stakes cosmetic packaging launches, plant transfers, and transversal projects through expert cross-functional coordination and technical risk management.
location: Clark, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $44.21 - 51.70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Manage transversal product development projects, including strategic catalog updates, plant transfers, and new product launches.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines, identifying key milestones and mitigating risks to ensure on-time delivery.
- Lead end-to-end product launches from conception to completion with minimal managerial oversight.
- Guide marketing teams on product briefs to ensure designs align with agility, profitability, and sustainability goals.
- Facilitate project review meetings and drive the resolution of roadblocks through effective risk escalation to leadership.
- Analyze launch viability regarding cost, COGS, technical feasibility, and sustainable packaging initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional risk assessments with Operations and R&I to establish and track technical backup plans.
- Act as the primary communication link between Divisional and Industrial teams to ensure operational alignment.
- Manage all aspects of the Quality Control Process (QCP) and oversee documentation for global market compliance.
- Support value analysis and feasibility costing to assist team members in making cost-effective aesthetic and technical choices.
- Technical packaging experience is a plus.
- Must be collaborative and able to create strong relationships with all cross-functional teams.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills to be able to influence effectively with all levels of our organization internally and externally.
- Team-oriented with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
- strong organizational skills to manage documentation, materials, and information for each project.
- Continuously develop and stay updated on new trends and technologies.
- Ability to assume a leadership role in the Brand Development team and special projects as needed.
- Experience developing products for global markets preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Operations or a related technical discipline is required.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in package/product development and project management, preferably in cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field is required.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
