Global Makeup Packaging Development Lead

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Manager, Global Packaging Development to lead packaging programs across brands and product categories.

This role blends technical packaging expertise with business leadership, partnering with Marketing, Design, and Manufacturing to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that protect brand identity and accelerate commercialization. You will coach teams, drive continuous improvement, and leverage digital tools to improve research, testing, and

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in a packaging-related technical field.
• Cosmetic packaging development experience preferred.
• Strong engineering and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex packaging programs from concept to commercialization.
• Develop project strategies aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Drive feasibility, specs, testing, tooling, and supplier development.
• Lead technical risk management and value engineering initiatives.

Skills

Packaging leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled engineering

Sustainability focus

Education

BS in Packaging Science / Packaging Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

CIPT or IOPP certification

Tools

Unique Package Definition Systems

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Timeline management systems

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Manager, Global Packaging Development to lead packaging programs across brands and product categories.

This role blends technical packaging expertise with business leadership, partnering with Marketing, Design, and Manufacturing to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that protect brand identity and accelerate commercialization. You will coach teams, drive continuous improvement, and leverage digital tools to improve research, testing, and