Packaging Development Manager
Intercos AmericaAbout Us
Imagine the innovation and expertise behind the world’s leading cosmetic brands, brought to you by a distinguished Italian company with a legacy of excellence. Since 1972, Intercos Group has been at the forefront of color cosmetics, pencils, nail polish, skincare, and personal care products. We pride ourselves on being the only cosmetics manufacturer that combines top-tier quality and ad
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vanced technology with a global reach and a personalized touch.
With 16 commercial offices and 16 production facilities across 12 countries, Intercos Group brings a local approach to a global stage. We continually set the standard for beauty, crafting exceptional product lines for brands worldwide. As one of the largest suppliers in the cosmetics industry, we are a leading force in the research, development, and production of beauty products, shaping the future of the industry with every season.
Position Summary
The Packaging Development Manager leads and manages the design, development, and execution of customized primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for cosmetic products, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, brand identity, technical feasibility, and production capabilities. This role oversees the full packaging development lifecycle—from concept to final approval—while collaborating with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective packaging solutions.
Essential Functions
Project & Process Management
• Lead packaging development projects from customer request through final production, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Receive and review customer packaging requests from Marketing; verify accuracy, completeness, and feasibility.
• Develop detailed project timelines (retro-timing) in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Oversee sampling requests, including color samples, customized range boards, and prototypes.
• Coordinate the development of all packaging elements—primary, secondary, and tertiary—aligned with supplier capabilities and production schedules.
• Ensure all codification requirements are accurately completed to proceed with packaging orders.
Technical Development & Quality Control
• Finalize and release technical specifications to suppliers, ensuring QC approval and production readiness.
• Conduct aesthetic and dimensional checks on all developed products before customer submission.
• Work with suppliers to resolve any technical or production issues, proposing viable alternatives when necessary.
• Maintain close alignment with Quality Control, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure packaging performance and compliance with company standards.
Supplier Relationship Management
• Serve as the main point of contact with packaging suppliers, managing technical discussions, negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Leverage supplier capabilities to achieve optimal outcomes for Intercos while maintaining competitive pricing and lead times.
• Stay informed of industry trends, materials innovations, and emerging technologies to recommend improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Marketing, R&D, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure packaging designs meet brand, functional, and manufacturing requirements.
• Support artwork approvals and liaise with suppliers to find technically feasible solutions for design challenges.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, quality, and speed to market.
• Mentor and develop packaging team members, fostering a culture of innovation and attention to detail.
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5–7 years in packaging development, ideally within cosmetics, personal care, or consumer goods.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience.
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