What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging associate position at Coty?
THE ROLE
In this role you will be responsible for :
Collaborating with Marketing and R&D Formula on new briefs to answer consumer needs that are technically and financially viable.
Advise creative team on best way to achieve desired designs.
- Working closely with Procurement to develop conception costs with multiple options to answer to the Marketing briefs and respect gross margin targets.
- Conducting and communicating risk assessment studies centered around the packaging.
- Establishing homologation plans and conducting all necessary testing to validate success criteria, including line trial at filling / manufacturing facilities.
- Responsible for thorough component and finished good specifications.
- Conducting all aesthetic development (color matching, decoration).
- Reviewing / Approving Artwork files for Packaging-specific criteria.
- Approving quality standards and range boards for the Componentry and Finished Goods.
- In supporting the team, some of the tasks will include : Securing and tracking all regulatory questionnaires on a monthly basis.
Including escalating as needed. Support the maintenance of packaging library by keeping track of component requests and cataloging them.
Conduct SPICE analysis on new launches.
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to see candidates who have :
Essential :
- Knowledge of cosmetics packaging materials and manufacturing to include (extrusion and injection) blow molding, injection molding, metal pressing and print technologies.
- 1 year of technical experience in cosmetics / pharmaceutical / personal care consumer packaged goods industry with an emphasis on Development and Engineering of primary and secondary packaging (cosmetics preferred)
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in handling the interpretations of blueprints and understand the dimensional tolerances to stack-up various component types.
- Strong project management skills to include time management, prioritization, co-ordination and communication.
- Exposure in working with manufacturing plants and qualifying new packaging on production lines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify smart solutions with the right level of pragmatism. Attention to details that matter in Beauty.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently in global diverse teams and environments.
- Excellent collaborative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Entrepreneurial, agile and hands-on spirit.
Focused and disciplined. High sense of accountability and ownership. Open to change in a dynamic growing environment.
- Very strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills for verbal and written communication of ideas, technical rationales, risks, issues and recommendations.
- Knowledge of cosmetics packaging regulations (fill levels, DOT hazmat requirements, deceptive packaging, etc.)
- BS in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering or related industry.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.
Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.
Last updated : 2024-04-23
