Director of Packaging Development & Industrialisation – Colour Cosmetics
Dubai
Full-time
Job reference: DPDIKS2026
Active
Job description
Our client is an internationally recognised beauty brand with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for innovation. The organisation operates across global markets and is committed to developing high-quality products, investing in technical capability and delivering exceptional consumer experiences.
Reporting to the Vice President of Product Operations, this position will lead the packaging function across development, industrialisation and research & development. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the long-term packaging strategy, managing technical risk, leading innovation initiatives and supporting product launches across a global supplier network.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement the long-term packaging strategy and innovation roadmap.
- Lead Packaging Development, Industrialisation and Packaging R&D functions.
- Oversee the technical delivery of all packaging launches from concept to production.
- Drive risk-based development approaches and technical governance processes.
- Lead packaging innovation, platform development and advanced technology projects.
- Build and maintain packaging standards, specifications and technical libraries.
- Develop sustainability initiatives and support packaging compliance programmes.
- Ensure packaging solutions balance consumer experience, functionality, cost and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee tooling validation, production readiness and supplier technical performance.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Marketing, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Commercial and Finance teams.
- Manage packaging budgets, value engineering activities and cost optimisation projects.
- Coach, mentor and develop technical leaders and specialist teams.
- Support root cause investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials or Plastics Engineering.
- Significant experience within packaging development, industrialisation and technical leadership.
- Background within beauty, fragrance, luxury or related consumer goods sectors.
- Expertise in packaging materials, manufacturing processes and technical specifications.
- Strong understanding of tooling, validation, scale-up and production processes.
- Experience developing innovation pipelines, technology platforms or R&D programmes.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and senior stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of packaging sustainability and regulatory considerations.
- Experience working with international supplier networks.
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication and decision-making skills.
- Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
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