What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Manager position at Tarte Cosmetics?
Packaging Manager
The Manager of Package Development & Packaging Systems Implementation is a highly visible position inside our company and is expected to support the new product development and industrialization of 5-10 new projects per season and provide packaging expertise and support for an active catalog of about 300 skus while also leading the implementation of new packaging systems/software such as sustainability software and specification systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead implementation of specification system including working closely with system supplier on design and troubleshooting issues, uploading packaging data for new and existing items and training team members on how to use the system
- Manage our sustainability software and global EPR reporting
- Identify creative and innovative packaging options and decoration that fit the voice of the brand and meet the vision of the Creative development team
- Manage within the timelines of new product development process
- Work with contract fillers and production team to ensure project feasibility and attend line trials
- Create packaging and finish goods specifications
- Review and approve engineering drawings and component submissions during development for stock and custom packages
- Create/update packaging and production SOP's to ensure quality of FGs
- Responsible for all relevant testing, problem solving and finding alternatives as needed
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years professional packaging experience, preferably in the Beauty industry
- Experience with packaging software/systems
- Knowledgeable of and experience with the key component suppliers and fillers
- Strong core package engineering skills and disciplines
- Experience working in an environment with rapid change and tight timelines
- Ability to operate efficiently and multi-task
- Experience developing cost effective packaging solutions fulfilling creative needs
- Superior organization, communication, consensus building and sense of task urgency skills required
- Packaging/Mechanical engineering degree or similar
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills, ability to work independently
- Limited travelling required
Our Perks:
- Salary range: $110,000-130,000K (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
- Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
