Sr. Manager, North America Packaging

Colgate Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Piscataway, NJ, seeks a seasoned NA Oral Care Packaging leader to guide a team of packaging engineers and design/artwork execution managers, delivering technical and organizational oversight.

You will supervise packaging development, partner with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to meet project KPIs, and ensure adherence to global standards while optimizing resources and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in packaging development.
• Understanding of packaging development processes and systems.
• Ability to inspire, influence, and motivate cross-functional partners to develop and implement programs.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage ambiguity across stakeholders across functions/geographies.
• Strong presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Data-savvy: ability to use data, analytics and AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America Oral Care Packaging organization, providing technical and organizational oversight.
• Supervise development of packaging materials including designs, specs, and bills of materials.
• Engage with NA Division Management teams (Supply Chain and Commercial) to align on packaging KPIs.
• Assess and organize team roles, assignments, and project work for efficiency.
• Ensure NA OC Packaging adheres to global Oral Care standards.

Skills

Packaging development

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #174487 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead North America Oral Care Packaging organization, including a team of both central and plant based Packaging Engineers as well as Design/Artwork Execution Managers. Providing both technical as well as organizational oversight
• Supervise the development of packaging materials, which includes approving packaging designs, packaging specifications, master test plans, bills of materials, etc.
• Engage with various NA Division Management teams. This includes Supply Chain and Commercial functions to align on and deliver expectations for packaging projects and KPIs
• Assess and organize the team’s roles, assignments, project work, and capabilities to maximize efficiency to deliver the North America Oral Care commercial project grids
• Accountable for ensuring that the NA OC Packaging team adheres to all global Oral Care standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or Related Field
• 10+ years 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 (internal and external) to develop and implement programs, enrolling teams in a clear vision
• Strong business and strategic acumen, with the ability to manage ambiguity and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders across various functions and geographies.
• Strong presentation skills, speaking ability and interpersonal skills
• Data Savvy: Ability to use data, analytics and AI to support perspectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG industry
• Minimum of 3 years of team management experience

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.