Packaging Development Manager

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.Job title: Packaging Development ManagerLocation: Agecroft Factory, SalfordContract type: PermanentWHO ARE WEPZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy and captured by our purpose: For Everyone, For Life, For Good.If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.The Role:The role works with product development teams to delivers consumer-loved, high-performing products, that meet brand strategy. The role seeks to balance innovation and renovation to strengthen the overall category mix. Demonstrates technical mastery while collaborating seamlessly across teams from concept to launch. Ensures products launch on time, on cost, and with high quality.Role highlights include:Being responsible for driving the end to end development of primary, secondary & tertiary packaging innovative and renovation-focused products predominantly within the Personal Care, Beauty & Gifting portfolioEnd to end accountability from concept through to scale-up and commercialization, partnering with internal production teams, CMOs & packaging component suppliers and printers where relevantThe role partners closely with sub functions within R&D, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to deliver high‑quality, consumer‑centric products on time and within cost targetsHand‑on packaging development experience, strong understanding of different packaging materials and print process & finishes and the ability to translate translating creative concepts into technically sound, manufacturable and commercially viable pack solutions, including gifting packagingFunction/Business Unit Overview:Group R&D-predominantly supports EU BU whilst also scaling innovations where relevant across brands, categories and business unitsJob context & scopeKey ResponsibilitiesPackaging DevelopmentResponsible for the development of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for hygiene, skincare, haircare, body care & gifting from concept to launch ensuring performance, safety, regulatory compliance and manufacturabilityDelivery packaging solutions that aligned to our sustainability strategy and goals and mitigate the impact of packaging compliance such as EPR and Plastic packaging taxDrive both new packaging innovation and core product renovation, balancing speed, cost, and qualityAdvise on packaging technical feasibility, manufacturing constraints and timing considerations to ensure concepts are scalable and launch‑readyProject LeadershipOwn multiple mid‑complexity projects simultaneously, managing timelines, risk assessments, technical documentation, and cross‑functional alignmentCollaborate with Marketing to translating creative concepts into technically sound, manufacturable and commercially viable packagingWork with product development to ensure formula‑package compatibility and sustainability considerationsSupplier & Manufacturing CollaborationPartner with and build strong supplier relationships with packaging suppliers, printers and CMOsSupport transfer of packaging into manufacturing sites, including line trials, filling trials; troubleshoot issues during trials and initial production runSupport press passes to ensure the product print and finish brings to life the creative conceptsReview and approve technical samples, packaging specifications and technical documentationEvaluate cost‑saving and quality‑improvement opportunities across existing packagingTesting, Compliance & DocumentationCoordinate internal/external testing: compatibility, pack functionality testing & transit trials,Ensure all packaging meet regulatory, safety, quality and sustainability guidelinesMaintain accurate technical documentation (components specs, print specs, packing spec, and pack off instructions, change controls).Accountable for packaging data required to support SKU set upDesirable Skills:Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent in packaging development, packaging design or similar related areaExperience with packaging development within a personal care beauty or related consumer products categoryExperience in developing gift packagingStrong knowledge of packaging materials and their application to different product typesStrong understanding of print process & finishes and print quality managementHands-on packaging development experience: ability take creative concepts to finished products independentlyWorking knowledge of packaging sustainability & regulatory requirements (e.g., EU, UK, US FDA depending on your region)Experience in line trials, print trials, packaging component and transit testingCore CompetenciesStrong problem-solving approach with scientific rigorAbility to manage multiple priorities and timelinesExcellent cross-functional communication skillsConsumer- and brand-oriented mindsetCuriosity and eagerness to explore new technologies and industry trendsEqual Opportunities:At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.#LI-CE1#LI-HybridPZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!#J-18808-Ljbffr…