Sol de Janeiro

Manager, Package Development

Sol de Janeiro

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end packaging development for fragrance launches from feasibility through commercialization, serving as the primary technical owner for all relevant components
  • Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives
  • Conduct risk assessments, feasibility reviews, and technical recommendations to support project decision-making
  • Own packaging specifications, testing, validation, and documentation to ensure robust execution and launch readiness
  • Provide spillover development support to other categories during peak workload periods
  • Support technical transfers between suppliers, manufacturing sites, or regions as needed
  • Assist with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of packaging-related issues
  • Support ESG-related initiatives within Package Development, including sustainability improvements, material optimization, and data gathering for EPR reporting
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across processes, testing standards, supplier strategies, and cost-savings initiatives
  • Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to align technical requirements, testing, and execution
  • Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, speed-to-market, technical rigor, and sustainability outcomes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
  • 5–8+ years of packaging development experience, with strong preference for fragrance and/or cosmetics
  • Proven experience leading packaging projects from concept through commercialization
  • Strong understanding of packaging materials, componentry, testing, and supplier capabilities
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers
  • Exposure to sustainability or ESG initiatives preferred
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
  • Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
  • Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
  • The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
packaging developmentrisk assessmentsfeasibility reviewspackaging specificationstestingvalidationtroubleshootingroot-cause analysissustainability improvementsmaterial optimization
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationproject managementcontinuous improvement