End-to-End Packaging Development Lead - Skincare

Kanara; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanara is seeking a Packaging Development Manager to lead our packaging development function for skincare, cosmetics, and nutrition products. You will drive end-to-end packaging from concept through commercialization and coordinate with multiple internal teams and external partners.

The role requires 7+ years in packaging development, strong project management, and excellent communication skills. WFO in BSD is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial/ Chemical/ Mechanical Eng or related field.
• 7+ years in Packaging Development or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development from concept to commercialization.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, priorities, and milestones.
• Develop the Packaging Development team through coaching and capability building.
• Coordinate with external suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and packaging partners.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Procurement, Quality, Marketing, Ops, and Supply Chain.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, dependencies and implement solutions.
• Oversee feasibility, materials, prototypes, specs, testing, and production readiness.
• Ensure packaging meets quality, functionality, aesthetics, cost and business needs.
• Maintain project trackers, timelines, and development data in Excel.
• Present progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Drive continuous improvement of packaging development processes and systems.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Negotiation

Leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Packaging/Industrial/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kanara is seeking a Packaging Development Manager to lead our packaging development function for skincare, cosmetics, and nutrition products. You will drive end-to-end packaging from concept through commercialization and coordinate with multiple internal teams and external partners.

The role requires 7+ years in packaging development, strong project management, and excellent communication skills. WFO in BSD is required.