North America Packaging Leader - Oral Care

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a senior packaging leader to head North America Oral Care packaging. You will oversee central and plant-based engineers and design execution managers, guiding technical and organizational delivery across projects.

With 10+ years in packaging development, you will influence cross-functional partners, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to global Oral Care standards while driving strategic initiatives across geographies. Hybrid work and travel up to 10% are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Packaging development and delivering projects to the market.
• Understanding of Packaging Development Processes and Systems.
• Ability to inspire, influence, and motivate cross-functional partners and stakeholders to develop and implement programs.
• Strong business and strategic acumen with the ability to manage ambiguity and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Strong presentation skills, speaking ability and interpersonal skills.
• Data Savvy: Ability to use data, analytics and AI to support perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America Oral Care Packaging organization, including a team of central and plant-based Packaging Engineers as well as Design/Artwork Execution Managers.
• Supervise the development of packaging materials, including approving packaging designs, packaging specifications, master test plans, bills of materials, etc.
• Engage with NA Division Management teams including Supply Chain and Commercial to align on and deliver packaging project KPIs.
• Assess and organize the team’s roles, assignments, project work, and capabilities to maximize efficiency and deliver the North America Oral Care project grids.
• Ensure NA OC Packaging team adheres to all global Oral Care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Data Savvy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or Related Field

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a senior packaging leader to head North America Oral Care packaging. You will oversee central and plant-based engineers and design execution managers, guiding technical and organizational delivery across projects.

With 10+ years in packaging development, you will influence cross-functional partners, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to global Oral Care standards while driving strategic initiatives across geographies. Hybrid work and travel up to 10% are included.