Packaging Engineering Manager
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About rhode: rhode is a line of curated skincare essentials. Formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients its a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
rhode is seeking a dynamic and driven technical Packaging Engineering Manager to join our team and support our rapidly scaling business. This role will be pivotal in advancing our commitment to sustainability challenging conventional approaches and delivering innovative cuttingedge packaging development solutions that align with our brand vision. Reporting directly to the Director of Package Development this person will be responsible for driving impactful packaging processes to ensure scalability efficiency and environmental responsibility.
We are assessing talent up to Senior Manager level.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute the development and qualification of a wide range of primary secondary & tertiary packaging solutions that meet the needs for brand aesthetics consumer use manufacturing capability quality and cost.
Understand and execute the packaging development process from concept to counter with minimal direction from leadership
Support the ideation development feasibility and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including package design stock packaging prototype development engineering specifications minor custom mold qualification functionality and quality testing.
Support and lead operations cost savings and efficiency initiatives and quality investigations towards continuous improvement.
Fully own technical milestones for new development.
Troubleshoot technical issues (supplier plant distribution quality etc.
Share and escalate roadblocks crossfunctionally
Create package component specifications Bills of Materials and Fill & Assembly specifications
Collaborate with Marketing and Design on establishing feasibility for new packaging initiatives/concepts.
Review and approve artwork for new/maintenance SKUs.
Create decoration production standards to align with Design and Marketing expectations and ensure during the molding and decorating process constraints
Understand and conduct package testing procedures and standards to support the effective design validation and implementation of new packages and packaging technology
Coordinate line trials to ensure package performance for manufacturing.
Attend component and manufacturing startups as needed to ensure proper of design & function.
Develop and manage partnerships with external suppliers and manufacturers.
Drive sustainability initiatives.
Support leading implementation of new processes and systems crossfunctionally.
Research new or emerging packaging trends and technologies.
Who You Are:
Passionate about the beauty industry
Detail oriented meticulously organized able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
Selfmotivated takes initiative and looks for ways to improve processes
Strong communicator and relationship builder adept at working crossfunctionally
Adaptable and resilient comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science Degree preferably in Packaging Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Science or other related field
5 years of experience in Package Engineering or a related field
Must have beauty/ personal care industry experience; startup / founder led brand experience a plus
Proven track record of developing creative packaging solutions
Other Details for Consideration:
- Location of Position: Los Angeles California
Must be a commutable distance to office in Los Angeles
In office position: Must be able to work 4 days a week in office
Ability to travel 15 of the time or more
Compensation:
Manager level 110k 130k annual
Sr. Manager level 130k 160k annual
rhode an equal opportunity employer is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits hires trains promotes pays and administers all personnel actions without regard to race color religion creed sex gender national origin age mental or physical disability ancestry medical condition marital status military or veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation genetic information reproductive health decision making or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant who requires assistance with the application or resulting process should contact People & Culture to request that accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
