Packaging Development Manager

PZ Cussons; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 680,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PZ Cussons Indonesia in Tangerang, Banten seeks an experienced Lead Packaging Development professional to own end-to-end packaging development, with hands-on leadership in flexible packaging, printing execution, and on-pack visual excellence.

You will coach the team, drive speed to market on NPD, collaborate with Marketing and Suppliers, validate printing processes, troubleshoot defects, and ensure cost-efficient, high-quality packaging structures for FMCG launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in packaging/engineering related field.
• Min. 5 years' experience in Packaging Development with exposure to flexible packaging, printing technologies, and press trials.
• Strong color management, artwork adaptation, and lamination knowledge.
• Experience working with printing suppliers/converters is essential.
• Not color-blind and able to coach cross-functional teams in fast-paced FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development with hands-on involvement in flexible packaging and printing execution.
• Drive speed to market and right-first-time project execution for NPD.
• Own technical validation of printing processes (flexo, gravure, digital) and ensure production scalability.
• Lead supplier & material management, including evaluation and compliance with standards.
• Champion continuous improvement and introduce new printing technologies to elevate brand perception.

Skills

Packaging development

Printing troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Packaging/Engineering)

Job description

Job Description

Lead Packaging Development (Hands-on + Team Leadership)

Lead and manage end-to-end packaging development with strong personal involvement in flexible packaging and printing execution

Act as the key technical expert for printing quality, artwork feasibility, and on-pack visual excellence

Coach and elevate team capability in printing, color control, and material-performance understanding

Drive NPD Speed & Execution Excellence

Manage and prioritize packaging workload to deliver fast, right-first-time execution

Lead packaging for NPD projects with focus on speed to market, cost optimization, and print consistency

Work closely with Marketing, Procurement, and Suppliers to ensure design-to-print translation is accurate and efficient

Printing & Flexible Packaging Expertise (Core Focus)

Own technical validation of printing processes (flexo, gravure, digital) and ensure scalability in production

Troubleshoot and resolve printing defects (color variation, registration, ink adhesion, lamination issues, etc.)

Collaborating with suppliers on press trials, artwork adaptation, and continuous improvement of print quality

Ensure packaging structures are optimized for performance, cost, and manufacturability

Supplier & Material Management

Lead evaluation and approval of new packaging materials, converters, and printing suppliers

Ensure compliance with PZ Cussons standards, including testing, validation, and documentation

Build strong technical partnerships with flexible packaging converters and printing houses

Continuous Improvement & Competitive Edge

Drive margin improvement initiatives through material optimization and printing efficiency

Conduct competitor packaging and print benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities

Introducing new printing technologies, finishes, and innovations to elevate brand perception

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Min. 5 years' experience in Packaging Development, preferably with strong exposure to:
  • Flexible packaging (laminates, films, sachets, pouches)
  • Printing technologies (flexo, gravure, digital)
  • Proven hands-on experience with printing process troubleshooting and press trials
• Strong understanding of:
  • Color management & artwork adaptation
  • Ink systems, substrates, and lamination structures
• Experience working with printing suppliers / converters (critical)
• Not color-blind (critical for print evaluation)
• Strong project and stakeholder management in fast-paced FMCG environment
• High attention to detail, especially in print quality and finishing
• Ability to solve technical issues quickly and pragmatically
• Strong leadership: able to coach team and influence cross-functions
• Agile, proactive, and comfortable working in rapid development cycles

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