Senior Packaging Development Manager ( RELOCATE TO DUBAI)

Discovered MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand in Dubai seeks a Senior Packaging Development Manager to drive innovative, sustainable packaging strategies while overseeing a team of engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration across diverse teams to enhance product appeal and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in packaging development, preferably in cosmetics or consumer goods.
• Proven leadership and project-management experience.
• Expertise in CAD and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging strategy and oversee projects from concept to launch.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance packaging solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Packaging

Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks, KeyShot)

Prototyping

3D printing

Job description

We are partnered with a leading beauty brand based in Dubai to help them hire a senior packaging development manager. Drive packaging strategy, innovation, and execution to deliver high‑quality, sustainable, and cost‑effective solutions. Lead a team of engineers and collaborate across functions to align packaging with product, regulatory, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement packaging development strategies in line with business objectives.
• Leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies to stay ahead of trends.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of packaging engineers.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture and adapt priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Oversee multiple projects from concept to launch, ensuring on‑time delivery.
• Champion sustainable and creative packaging solutions that enhance brand appeal.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Apply deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, CAD design, and prototyping.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, environmental standards, and risk‑management protocols.

Quality & Cost Control

• Partner with QA / QC and suppliers to enforce rigorous quality checks.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to optimize budgets and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Work with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations to integrate packaging seamlessly.
• Translate technical insights into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Track KPIs (cost, quality, time‑to‑market) and conduct value analyses.
• Drive process enhancements to reduce waste and improve performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in packaging development, preferably in cosmetics, consumer goods, or similar
• Proven leadership and project‑management experience
• Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks, KeyShot), prototyping, and 3D printing
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and sustainable materials