Sr. Manager, North America Packaging (174487)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation days (15)

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a senior Packaging leader for North America Oral Care in the Piscataway, NJ area. This role will manage a team of Packaging Engineers and Design/Artwork Execution Managers, delivering packaging programs and ensuring alignment with global standards.

You will drive development of packaging materials, coordinate with Supply Chain and Commercial teams, and mentor cross-functional partners to achieve KPIs and strategic goals in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field (required).
• 10+ years experience in packaging development and delivering projects to the market.
• Ability to inspire, influence, and motivate cross-functional partners to develop and implement programs.
• Strong business and strategic acumen with the ability to balance multiple stakeholders.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Data-savvy with ability to use data, analytics and AI to support perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead NA Oral Care Packaging organization, including a team of packaging engineers and design/execution managers.
• Supervise development of packaging materials, including approvals of designs, specs, test plans, and BOMs.
• Engage with NA Division Management, including Supply Chain and Commercial teams, to align on packaging project KPIs.
• Assess and organize the teams roles, assignments, and project work to maximize efficiency for NA OC commercial grids.
• Ensure NA OC Packaging adheres to global Oral Care standards.

Skills

Packaging experience

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or Related Field

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

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.

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