What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Packaging Innovation position at Henkel?
About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What You´ll Do
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What You´ll Do
- The Packaging Innovation Responsible leads the development and implementation of packaging innovations for the Consumer and Construction Adhesives business in the Americas. This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, sustainability, and commercial performance — translating consumer insights and market requirements into differentiated packaging solutions that support product launches, brand equity, and sustainability commitments. The role collaborates closely with, Product Development, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure packaging innovations are technically sound, commercially viable, and compliant with regional regulations.
- Lead the Americas packaging innovation roadmap for Consumer and Construction Adhesives, identifying and developing differentiated packaging concepts that deliver consumer value and competitive advantage.
- Manage packaging development projects from ideation through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product launches and go-to-market plans.
- Evaluate and pilot new packaging technologies, materials, and formats — including sustainability-driven innovations (recyclability, material reduction, bio-based materials).
- Partner with Marketing to understand consumer and customer packaging needs, translating insights into functional and aesthetic packaging requirements.
- Work closely with global packaging teams and external suppliers to source, test, and qualify new packaging solutions.
- Ensure all packaging developments comply with applicable regional regulations (labeling, VOC, transport, recycling).
- Manage packaging project budgets, timelines, and KPIs, reporting progress to the Innovation Head and senior leadership.
- Support cost optimization and value engineering initiatives on existing packaging, in collaboration with Supply Chain and Procurement.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and emerging packaging technologies relevant to adhesives and construction chemicals.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 4 years of experience in packaging development or packaging innovation, preferably in adhesives, sealants, construction chemicals, or consumer goods.
- Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging design principles.
- Experience with sustainability-focused packaging initiatives and familiarity with circular economy concepts.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for chemical product packaging in the Americas (US, Canada, Mexico).
- Excellent project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across functions.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000