NA Tech Ops Senior Packaging Lead

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

NA Tech Ops Senior Packaging Lead

This position reports to Director NA Tech Ops Packaging and is based at Fort Washington, PA.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Director NA Tech Ops Packaging

Location: Fort Washington PA

Travel %: 5%

Pay: $152,000 - $205,800

What you will do

The NA Tech Ops Senior Packaging Lead is responsible for overseeing large scope, high business impact packaging projects related to Brand maintenance or expansion, cost-saving initiatives, innovative package development, and environment goals. You will use engineering judgment to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments, ensuring compliance with government and corporate guidelines. The Packaging Senior Lead provides operational management and leadership for a team of scientific and technical support staff to meet the packaging material and component regional supply chain objectives for the US External Manufacturing network across all franchises.

Lead a team of Tech Ops Packaging Engineers, assuring the development, validation and maintenance of packaging components, labeling and systems to support Base Business activities, franchise segment initiatives, technical transfers, Cost Improvements, and quality and compliance projects. Accountable for commitments to projects; provide project oversight/planning and is accountable for results (time and budget commitments).

The position has direct responsibility for support of the day-to-day business, CAPA and investigations, troubleshooting, etc. in. This includes collaboration with regional partners to ensure consistent and robust supply of the existing supply chain.

This role partners with internal and external Supply Chain, Quality and R&D representatives in the region to identify, define and execute technical projects including technology transfers, process capability improvements, new products and compliance remediations that impact cost, compliance and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic packaging initiatives for all brands to deliver short and long-term goals of the franchises including package development, labeling process, component specifications and validation.
• Lead packaging and life cycle management initiatives, including design requirements, definition of the scope of change, packaging and equipment solution proposals, prior knowledge and knowledge gap assessments, risk assessments, test plans, and test results analysis and conclusions.
• Be responsible for and/or develop, write, gain multi-functional alignment, and route for approval package development documentation that assembles the above end-to-end project specific information. (Examples of documentation: Package Component Specifications, Package Development Assessment and Plan documents, Packaging Line Trial Protocols and Reports, Package Development Reports, etc.) Lead team members and develop plans for team members to include assignment of project priorities and responsibilities while being accountable for the team's outcomes.
• Partner with R&D teams, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory with respect to new products, product optimization and tech transfer.
• Provide support to and influence the packaging equipment selection process for the manufacturing network.
• Ensure alignment with manufacturing locations to drive standardization, cost saving initiatives, issue resolution, and roll out of new packaging solutions.
• Manage the performance and development of direct reports per company policies and procedures.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Packaging Sciences or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience is required, with at least 5 years of package development and packaging equipment experience required.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in people/line management is preferred.
• Specific experience within the Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industry is required. GMP experience is preferred.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is required.
• Advanced, technical knowledge related to package materials, packaging equipment, testing and package development is required.
• Previous experience overseeing complex projects in a matrixed environment is required.
• Physical Demands: Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer. May lift up to 30 lbs occasionally. This role may require up to 25% travel based on business needs.
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment relating to R&D, Marketing, Operations, Sales, etc,.
• Previous experience focusing on managing technical processes and projects is required. Proficiency in MS Office applications is required, especially with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in customer focus, program/project management, accountability, process orientation, and strategic thinking is required. Experience in process excellence and process thinking and application of tools is required. Excellent negotiation skills, ability to effectively work with peers, strong leadership and analytical skills, and proven business acumen are required. Previous experience with responsibility for delivering on components of the strategic plan as assigned or directed by leadership is required. Previous experience establishing project success criteria and monitor activities required. Experience managing budgets and resources, including skilled professionals or managers, and achieve activity goals required.

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $152,000 - $205,800. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
Competitive Total Rewards Package*
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.