Packaging Development Manager

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

We are looking for a Packaging Development Manager to lead our Packaging Development function and drive end-to-end packaging development for our skincare, cosmetics, & nutrition products.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development from concept, sampling, testing, revision, approval, through commercialization.
• Manage multiple packaging development projects, ensuring timelines, priorities, milestones, and deliverables are well controlled.
• Lead and develop the Packaging Development team through clear delegation, coaching, performance monitoring, and capability development.
• Provide direction to the team in coordinating with external suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and packaging partners.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Development, Procurement, Quality, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, dependencies, and potential delays, and drive appropriate solutions.
• Oversee packaging development feasibility, including materials, components, prototypes, testing, technical specifications, and production readiness.
• Ensure packaging development meets quality, functionality, aesthetics, cost, and business requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project trackers, timelines, reports, and development data using Microsoft Excel.
• Present project progress, risks, challenges, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and management.
• Drive continuous improvement in packaging development processes & systems, project management, supplier collaboration, and team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (S1) in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Packaging Development, preferably in skincare, cosmetics, beauty, FMCG, or related industries.
• Previous experience in a Lead, Assistant Manager, or Managerial role, with experience managing direct reports.
• Strong project management and timeline management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of packaging development, materials, components, prototyping, testing, qualification, and commercialization.
• Experience working with external suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively present project updates, risks, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, timeline management, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.Structured, proactive, hands-on, and able to drive projects independently from development through commercialization.
• Willing to work from office (WFO) in BSD.

If you are passionate about packaging development, project management, and building high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.