Director, VRO & Packaging Agility
Core
Lead enterprise-wide packaging agility initiatives to accelerate speed to market, enable supply chain flexibility, and strengthen competitive advantage for luxury beauty brands.
Role type
Director, Packaging Engineering & Supply Chain Strategy
Builds
Scalable packaging systems, Print on Demand (POD) capabilities, and automation solutions for global supply chains.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Luxury Beauty / Packaging Engineering
Required skills
Packaging system design, Supply chain optimization, Print on Demand (POD) implementation, Automation integration, Cost reduction strategies, Cross-functional leadership, Project management, Technical risk assessment, Manufacturing process knowledge, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Prestige beauty industry experience, Digital printing expertise, Emerging packaging technologies knowledge
Technologies
Digital printing, Print on Demand (POD), Automation systems, Injection molding, Extrusion, Metal forming, Glass forming
Responsibilities
Lead global packaging agility programs focused on speed to market and value engineering. Identify opportunities to reduce packaging complexity, material usage, and cost. Evaluate and introduce new packaging technologies and automation capabilities. Drive the expansion of Print on Demand (POD) capabilities. Develop business cases and commercialization strategies for new packaging concepts. Lead cross-functional teams through concept development and implementation. Establish packaging validation strategies ensuring compliance. Assess technical risks and translate complex considerations into recommendations. Mentor team members and provide technical guidance on design and manufacturability.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise