Package Engineer (12-month contract)

449 AVON COSMETICS POLSKA SP. Z.O.O.; Garwolin; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Polska is seeking a Package Engineer on a fixed-term basis to lead packaging development and commercialization across the region. You will collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to balance quality, cost, and sustainability while meeting deadlines and budgets.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or Science and around five years in FMCG, packaging, or related fields, with strong project management and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Around 5 years of experience within FMCG, Supply Chain, Packaging, R&D, or another relevant technical or commercial environment.
• Experience in product and packaging development.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in matrix teams with external partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient English skills.
• Experience working in a global or international business environment.
• Strong problem solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, new product development, and packaging supply networks would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging specifications meeting design, quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Lead packaging activities for new product development and commercialization projects.
• Collaborate with regional and local stakeholders across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve packaging development challenges.
• Support packaging sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility goals.
• Drive value engineering projects to improve efficiency and generate savings.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

English skills

Global experience

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

What you’ll be doing

At Avon, we’re passionate about creating innovative products that delight our customers while driving sustainability and operational excellence. We’re looking for a Package Engineer to play a key role in bringing new products to market by developing packaging solutions that balance quality, functionality, cost, and sustainability. As a Package Engineer, you’ll lead the development and commercialization of packaging solutions for new and existing products across the region. Working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external suppliers, you’ll help ensure products are launched on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll identify and resolve packaging challenges, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to Avon's sustainability goals through innovative packaging solutions. You’ll also champion best practices in quality, safety and manufacturing excellence while helping to deliver value engineering opportunities across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Developing packaging specifications that meet design, quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Leading packaging activities for new product development and commercialization projects.
• Collaborating with regional and local stakeholders across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving packaging development challenges
• Supporting packaging sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility goals.
• Driving value engineering projects that improve efficiency and generate savings.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and manufacturing standards.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Around 5 years of experience within FMCG, Supply Chain, Packaging, R&D, or another relevant technical or commercial environment.
• Experience in product and packaging development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work effectively in matrix teams and with external partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient English skills
• Experience working in a global or international business environment
• Strong problem solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, new product development, and packaging supply networks would be advantageous.

What we offer

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you.

We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all.

We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work.

We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

We inform that in accordance with the requirements of the on Whistleblower Protection Act of June 14, 2024 (government gazette of 2024, item 928), each Avon company in Poland has implemented a Procedure for Reporting Irregularities and Subsequent Actions. The full text of the procedure for each company, containing information about reporting methods, is available here.

Because the work we do impacts more than just our bottom line, it impacts people’s lives. Working at Avon, you’ll have opportunities to stretch your abilities alongside a team of passionate and talented people. You’ll be part of a company that consistently brings breakthrough, award-winning products to market, with inclusive beauty that is open and accessible to all. You’ll be part of a company that has been doing beauty differently for over 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We believe in the power of the collective. We create an environment where you can do purposeful work and have a meaningful career.