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Job Description - Packaging Technical Readiness Senior Manager (******** W) Location: Skillman, NJ
Travel %: 5%
Pay: $144,000 - $195,000 What you will do: Improve E2E deployment, risk management and right first-time execution across the regions and segments, from concept to commercialization, through a lens of methods optimization and digitized process enhancements.Deploy right first-time specification robustness, packaging quality requirements, operationalizing digital methods (i.e. modeling and simulation) and enhance technical documents (i.e. packaging policies, packaging test methods, corporate specifications, SOPs, etc.) across regions ensuring adherence to established standards and timelines.Lead creation of consumer fit-for-purpose test methods and modernized labs infrastructure geared towards discovery and accelerated consumer use. Enhance the current package testing protocol to better anticipate failures.Improve the Package Testing lab function by streamlining global test methods and upgrading test equipment to ensure the robustness of test results.Develop and manage the Packaging Experience lab, creating and implementing test methods to simulate consumer use experience using advanced technology.Develop and implement packaging performance metrics and scorecards. Drive operational excellence by ensuring the regions are equipped with the right data to make the right decisions at the right time – as part of the wider Digital-First agenda across R&D and Kenvue.Create Technical training programs to enhance the capabilities of the global Packaging team.Conduct packaging spec audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.Partner with R&D Materials team and IT functions to improve the ability of the Packaging teams to deliver by year-on-year enhancements and improvements to systems, data, and effectiveness.Formulate a data driven approach to shape and prioritize resources across the entire Packaging organization against the global portfolio, with an outsourcing model to manage surge capacity and seasonality.Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Plastics/Mechanical Engineering or related field.8+ years of experience in packaging operations, preferably with global experience.Advanced knowledge of engineering CAD modeling, FMEA, and FEA as tools to drive right first-time design specifications and failure prevention.Comprehensive knowledge of test methods and SOPs.Advanced knowledge of packaging processes (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding), materials, and quality standards.Experience in the personal care industry preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.What's in it for you: Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $144,000 - $195,000.Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!Learning & Development Opportunities.Employee Resource Groups.Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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