Global Packaging Ops Excellence & Innovation Leader

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 286,000 - 486,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. seeks a senior Packaging Operations leader to accelerate performance across brands and categories. You will own testing, design, modelling and the global packaging platform strategy from NYC hub, driving innovation, sustainability and award-winning packaging platforms.

The role requires 15+ years in cosmetic packaging, advanced technical expertise, and a proven ability to scale operations through data-driven methods and external partnerships. NYC-based, full-time.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Minimum BS degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering, Packaging Science or technical degree and related experience.
• Masters in business, business management, engineering management or a related field a plus. IOPP certification a plus.
• Direct Experience: 15+ years of experience in cosmetic and/or CPG package development, which could include personal, hair or skin care, home care, consumer health care, food & beverage, etc.

Responsibilities

• Leads Corporate Packaging Operations Supporting Best in Class NPL Across Brands and Categories.
• Leads Packaging Testing operations supporting Brands and Categories NPL across the global footprint.
• Leads technical design, modelling and simulation, developing the capability to support best in class “art to science” in the NPL process.
• Establishes & leads Packaging Center Of Excellence Hub (NYC) and design operating models globally.
• Leads supplier technical excellence in partnership with GSM and VRO; audits competencies and leads improvement plans.
• Manages and governs Packaging Operations Excellence group budget and governance.

Skills

Packaging work process excellence

Technical packaging expertise

Technology innovation & IP

Predictive modelling literacy

Packaging systems & data excellence

AI in action

Sustainability leadership

Senior leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering

Packaging Science or technical degree

Masters in business/engineering management a plus

IOPP certification a plus

Tools

PLM systems

Modelling & simulation

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. seeks a senior Packaging Operations leader to accelerate performance across brands and categories. You will own testing, design, modelling and the global packaging platform strategy from NYC hub, driving innovation, sustainability and award-winning packaging platforms.

The role requires 15+ years in cosmetic packaging, advanced technical expertise, and a proven ability to scale operations through data-driven methods and external partnerships. NYC-based, full-time.