Packaging Development Manager – Colour Cosmetics
Dubai
Full-time
Job reference: PDMKS2026
Active
Job description
Our client is a globally recognised beauty brand known for its rapid growth, innovation and strong consumer following. Operating across international markets, the business is committed to delivering high-quality products while continuing to invest in product development, operational excellence and future growth.
Reporting to the Director of Packaging, this role will lead the Packaging Development and Industrialisation team within Product Operations. You will oversee the technical delivery of packaging projects from initial brief through to production approval, working closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Marketing, Design, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of packaging projects from concept through to production readiness.
- Provide feasibility, timing, cost and risk assessments during project briefing stages.
- Manage packaging development activities across multiple product launches.
- Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks throughout development.
- Define testing strategies and validation requirements for packaging components.
- Oversee packaging specifications, technical drawings and documentation.
- Lead packaging engineering activities including compatibility assessments and functional analysis.
- Manage tooling validation, line trials and production approval processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of technical best practices.
- Coach and develop members of the packaging development team.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful product launches.
- Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials or Plastics Engineering.
- Strong experience within packaging development, ideally within beauty, fragrance, luxury or consumer products.
- Proven experience managing primary packaging development from concept through production.
- Knowledge of technical drawings, tolerances, tooling and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with packaging testing, validation and line trials.
- Understanding of product and packaging compatibility requirements.
- Experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
- Ability to interpret CAD models and technical documentation.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Structured, analytical and solutions-focused approach.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
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