Manager, Packaging Platform, Scale & Innovation (Fragrance)
Estée Lauder Companies · Paris
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager, Packaging Platform, Scale & Innovation (Fragrance) at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is responsible for the delivery and operationalization of Fragrance packaging platform and innovation projects within the Global Packaging function. This role exists to translate platform strategies and innovation concepts into concrete, manufacturable packaging solutions for Fragrance brands. The role is critical for ensuring that platform thinking and innovation are embedded into the day-to-day execution of Fragrance packaging development across ELC. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Fragrance packaging manager with strong project leadership skills, solid technical knowledge of Fragrance components and manufacturing processes, and a demonstrated ability to deliver platform-aligned packaging solutions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Platform & Packaging Development:
- Lead assigned Fragrance packaging platform projects from concept through design, prototyping, validation and launch, ensuring alignment with established platform strategies and standards.
- Apply Fragrance packaging architectures, standards and toolkits to guide component selection, design modifications and technical decisions for new projects.
- Translate platform strategies and innovation concepts into technically robust and manufacturable packaging solutions.
Technical Development & Industrialization:
- Develop and maintain technical specifications, drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and tolerance analyses to ensure packaging quality and manufacturability.
- Support industrialization activities, including trials, technical issue resolution and component qualification, to ensure packaging solutions are robust at production scale.
- Plan and oversee relevant testing and validation activities to ensure Fragrance packaging solutions meet applicable internal and external standards.
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Manage project plans and coordinate the delivery of assigned packaging initiatives across key development stages.
- Work closely with NPL Packaging Development, Marketing, Creative, Operations, Procurement and supplier partners to ensure solutions meet functional, aesthetic, cost and timing requirements.
- Build strong collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to support efficient project execution and successful delivery.
Continuous Improvement & Platform Optimization:
- Monitor the performance of Fragrance packaging solutions across quality, cost and sustainability considerations.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and platform optimization through design and material choices.
- Contribute to cost-saving and sustainability improvements while supporting the effective extension of Fragrance packaging platforms across new launches.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
5–8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years of experience in packaging development, engineering or related roles within the Fragrance, Cosmetics and/or Luxury Personal Care industries.
Strong practical knowledge of Fragrance packaging components, materials, manufacturing processes and typical performance issues.
Hands-on experience managing packaging development projects from concept through launch, including supplier interaction and industrialization.
Experience working with glass, pumps and decorative components, with an understanding of their manufacturing processes and constraints.
Familiarity with testing and validation protocols for Fragrance packaging.
Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects within scope, timeline and budget.
High level of technical rigor and attention to detail, particularly in specifications, drawings, testing and documentation.
Strong understanding of platform strategies and the ability to apply platform standards to packaging development activities.
Fluent in English.