Vice President, North America Packaging Development Head

About the Role: We have a current opening for a Vice President, North America Packaging Development Head and are actively reviewing applications. This is a hybrid based position in our NA Corporate Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ The North America (NAM) Packaging Development Head is responsible for leading a geographically dispersed and diverse organization delivering end-to-end packaging development, innovation, and execution across all brands and segments in the NAM region. This role drives a regionally integrated packaging strategy aligned to global priorities, ensuring delivery of a consumer-centric, compliant, sustainable, and future-ready packaging pipeline that supports innovation, portfolio growth, cost optimization and business continuity across multiple categories and channels. Working in close partnership with Regional Business Units, Global Packaging, Marketing, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations, this leader will orchestrate portfolio prioritization, capability development, and execution excellence, while embedding agile, digital-first and scalable operating models. The The North America (NAM) Packaging Head is part of the Global Packaging Departament and reports in a metrix to the Global Head of Packaging and to the NAM Head of Marketing. Main Responsibilities: Regional Strategy & Portfolio Leadership Define and execute a holistic NAM Packaging strategy aligned with global packaging and business segment strategies across all brands and categories Build and manage a balanced, risk-based packaging pipeline, driving Innovation, Lifecycle management, Business continuity and Regulatory and compliance readiness Ensure fit-for-purpose, channel-ready (including e-commerce), and consumer-relevant packaging solutions across diverse markets. End-to-End Delivery & Execution Excellence Own E2E packaging delivery across innovation, renovation, costs optimization and supply continuity initiatives. Drive Right-First-Time execution, simplification, and speed-to-market through optimized governance and decision-making. Partner with regional operations to ensure robust scale-up, technical transfer, and crisis management readiness. Cross-Segment & Global Integration Lead as part of the ONE Global Packaging department, ensuring strong alignment with: GPD central team Packaging Operations, Supplier Excellence, Sustainability, and Innovation teams Enable cross-segment leverage of platforms, technologies, and capabilities. Facilitate knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across regions and categories. Sustainability & Compliance Leadership Ensure delivery of regional and global sustainability targets, including Recyclability, Material reduction & Carbon footprint improvements Embed regulatory compliance by design, addressing evolving EMEA requirements. Champion sustainable innovation aligned with corporate ESG commitments. Financial & Business Stewardship Accountable for delivering against financial targets, including Cost optimization, Value engineering & Investment prioritization Translate technical decisions into clear business impact, risks, and opportunities. About You: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or related technical field 15+ years of packaging R&D and innovation experience, across multiple categories (e.g. FMCG , consumer health, beauty) Demonstrated experience leading multi-segment, multi-market portfolios 5 plus years of senior people leadership across geographically dispersed teams Strong expertise in global portfolio and project management Proven ability to define and lead complex, cross-functional, multi-regional organizations Deep technical knowledge of Packaging materials and technologies, Sustainable design, Manufacturing and scale-up Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and express concepts clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing, particularly when simplifying complex technical issues. Strong interpers…

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