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Shiseido · 2 hours ago

Manager, Package Engineering

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the renowned Shiseido Company Limited, is seeking a Packaging Manager to support new product launches and product line maintenance for the NARS brand. The role involves leading packaging efforts, ensuring technical aspects conform to corporate guidelines, and managing multiple launch projects while driving innovation and operational excellence within the Packaging team.

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Responsibilities

You will be able to communicate package concepts, ideas, and risk to cross functional teams and leadership

You have keen eye for attention to detail to understand the visual and target user experience of the brand

Bill of Materials (BOM) creation/changes for new/existing products i.e.: new products, artwork updates, material changes

BOM management comes from gathering all necessary information from Packaging brief, consolidating the FG codes and WIPs with all component generic/shaded codes

You can manage component standards and review/approve/distribute to the key affiliates for record keeping

You can drive the development of color matching components and creating color and defect range boards bridging the conversation between brand partners and suppliers

You will review and approve technical drawings for stock and custom tooled items

You will perform stack up analysis where needed

You will discuss and dissect samples with brand holders

You will coordinate with external vendors to create die lines for liners, cartons, and kits ( if needed)

You will evaluate white samples

You will approve final secondary sizes with brand holders

You will verify and coordinate Tertiary specification with Shiseido Manufacturing site and or Contract Manufacturing partners

You will identify palletization patterns for existing and new products using CAPE software

You will manage artwork changes by providing new codes, BOM updates, facilitating mechanical routing and supplier Proof approval

You will import die lines into digital artwork system

You will verify technical elements of production artwork and pre-production proofs

You will route color targets for molded and printed components (color, texture, finish) with suppliers

You will manage the approval process of produced components with creative/marketing teams

You can oversee multiple launch projects with limited supervision and support

You have a general understanding of full project timelines and how packaging related milestones link to other key due dates

You will be responsible for managing workflow of key milestone packaging related dates and provide updates to project manager and cross functional partners

You will create and/or revise new component specifications to suppliers (primary, secondary, and tertiary) in our specification system

You will identify the relevant test methods (components & finished goods) for the Packaging lab to conduct

You can read supplier data and technical reports to validate new components

You will issue Fill and assembly (FG specification) to the respective filling location

You will attend line trials and Finished Good production start-ups as needed

You will package Quality issue resolution (label adhesion, aesthetic defects, leakage, etc…)

You will schedule testing with the Packaging lab as needed

You can supervise temp employees, co-ops, junior packaging individuals

You can define and support the individual development plan for each direct report

Your responsibilities include recruitment, training, support and employee performance appraisal

You will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Qualification

Package EngineeringCAD SoftwareColor DevelopmentProject ManagementCPP CertificationTechnical DrawingsMolding ProcessesMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipAttention to Detail

Required

You have a BS + degree in Package Engineering or another Engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, material science)

You have 7+ years of industry-related experience with the ability to take on a supervisory role

You understand molding processes, molds, resins decorations and package assembly methods

You have basic knowledge with CAD software and 3D printing

You have comprehension of Marketing briefs, setting expectations for package design feasibility

You will Manage projects with autonomy, escalation when needed and decision making when appropriate

You must understand the total product development process, detailed launch timelines, manufacturing execution, supplier development process in a context of global footprint

You must be highly organized

Must be PC literate and competent with Microsoft Office applications

You must be aware of cross function and regional impact of decisions

You must appreciate the importance of on-time and quality delivery of projects to business partners

You have excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, good listening skills, providing support with trust, respect and transparency)

You can have technical discussions with suppliers, challenging status quo and providing technical recommendations

You can present to Sr. Management concisely, and provide thorough summaries of critical issues & recommendations

You can lead cross-functional skills with a sense of humility when communicating to Japanese culture

You have entrepreneurial spirit: taking initiative and drive clarity and resolution

You can drive projects with full ownership, and hold accountability on team members to ensure all steps of the timeline are completed

You can read and understand a 2D and 3D technical drawing

You can adapt to fast-changing environments

You understand problem Solving: ability to predict, recognize and define meaningful corrective actions to problems, including a good understanding of Packaging defects

You are willing to take risks and to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position