Senior Packaging Developer

Position Title: Senior Packaging Developer Department : R&D Packaging Development Location : Morris Plains, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Reports to : Packaging Manager Scope / Brands : Global R&D – Hair Care, Styling and Color Senior Packaging Developer - Hair Care, Styling, and Color End-to-end ideation, development, qualification of innovative packaging solutions for our Hair Color, Care & Styling Brands (e.g., for Sebastian, Nioxin, Clairol, Briogeo, Wella). You will be a part of a passionate team that is at the forefront of delivering dynamic and cutting‑edge packaging innovations. Key Responsibilities Innovation/Projects: develop and qualify package innovations for our Hair brands across categories such as care, styling, and color, meeting design intent, performance, functionality, aesthetics, cost, scalability, manufacturability, timing, compliance, and quality requirements. Base Business Continuity (BCP): support base business, including BCP efforts, efficiency projects, manufacturing technical transfers, and scouting for new suppliers/manufacturers and technologies. Testing: recommend and execute technical & consumer learning plans through all project gate stages for robust technical readiness and qualification. Sustainability Integration: implement sustainable packaging practices (reduce, reuse, recycle) aligned with company initiatives and targets. Ownership & Agility: independently handle multiple priorities with agility and resilience. Hands On: exhibit curiosity and hands‑on mentality to connect with packages, conduct fit‑for‑use evaluations/testing, try new things, and solve problems with a can‑do attitude. Collaboration & Communication: seamlessly communicate and work with versatile stakeholders (e.g., R&D partners, Marketing, Design, Supply Chain, Procurement, Third‑Party Manufacturers, Suppliers, Initiative Managers). Digital & AI Savviness: integrate digital, AI, and fast‑package‑development solutions to create future‑proof package development approaches. Minimum Qualifications University degree in Packaging Development & Technologies, Engineering, or Industrial Design. 1‑3 years of Package Development/Package Engineering experience (FMCG industries, especially Beauty/Hair category preferred). Knowledge in packaging technologies and packaging development approaches. Fluency in English (written/oral) mandatory; additional language skills (e.g., Spanish/Portuguese) a plus. Strong analytical & problem‑solving skills and entrepreneurial, agile, curious, and hands‑on spirit. Demonstrated ability to communicate and operate independently in diverse teams and environments. Ability to travel 10‑20% of your time domestically or internationally. Knowledge & experience of AI tools, probing/coding is fundamental. We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $80,000 – $100,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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