Lead Packaging Development Manager — Hybrid & Global Impact

Sol de Janeiro, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Hybrid work environment

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro, Inc. in New York is seeking a hands-on Manager, Package Development to lead packaging from concept to commercialization for body, hair, and lip categories.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, sustainable packaging solutions that meet brand, cost, supply chain, and quality goals. This role oversees risk assessments, testing, specifications, and technical transfers, driving cost savings and continuous improvement while aligning with ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of packaging development experience, with body care, hair, or lip categories preferred.
• Experience leading packaging projects from concept to commercialization.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, components, testing, and supplier capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development for new product launches from feasibility through commercialization.
• Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, cost, and quality objectives.
• Own packaging specifications, testing, validation, and documentation for launch readiness.
• Support technical transfers between suppliers, manufacturing sites, or regions as needed.
• Identify opportunities to enhance speed-to-market, technical rigor, and sustainability outcomes.

Skills

Packaging development

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical judgment

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (related field)

Tools

Testing equipment

ESG tools

Job description

Sol de Janeiro, Inc. in New York is seeking a hands-on Manager, Package Development to lead packaging from concept to commercialization for body, hair, and lip categories.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, sustainable packaging solutions that meet brand, cost, supply chain, and quality goals. This role oversees risk assessments, testing, specifications, and technical transfers, driving cost savings and continuous improvement while aligning with ESG initiatives.