Packaging Development Manager

United Arab Emirates·DubaiFull-timemid

Development ManagerConstruction & Real Estate

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Key Responsibilities

Launch Portfolio Delivery Own the technical delivery of the packaging launch portfolio, from brief to PPS. Review briefs early and give feasibility, cost, timing and risk input,

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Development ManagerConstruction & Real Estate

Responsibilities

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→Own the technical delivery of the packaging launch portfolio, from brief to PPS.
→Review briefs early and give feasibility, cost, timing and risk input, with the pack brief issued alongside the formula brief.
→Allocate projects across the team based on complexity, risk and capacity.
→Personally lead a selected set of the most complex, high-risk launches.
→Escalate early any risk to launch date, quality or cost, with facts and options.

Classify each project at the brief by what is new and its 1 to 5 risk score; propose the pathway (Fast Lane, Targeted, Full Pilot-First) for confirmation by Quality.
For new, high-risk packs, run pilot molds, functional and compatibility tests and line trials on pilot parts before any production mold.
Prepare the evidence for the Tech Assessment, Pilot Homologation and GO PROD gates.
Apply Specifications checkpoints in proportion to risk, with an owner, evidence and sign-off for each.
Define the test strategy and acceptance criteria with Quality.

Own drawings, critical dimensions, GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
Lead functional analysis, DFMA, decoration feasibility and formula/pack/process compatibility.
Use proven platforms and supplier standards from Packaging R&D wherever they fit.
Keep approved specifications up to date in Specright.

Lead tooling strategy and mold validation (T0 to T3) with suppliers.
Confirm supplier and CM technical capability at the Tech Assessment.
Organize and attend line trials; secure PPS on the final formula.
Manage technical changes, deviations and concessions through change control, with Quality.
Lead root cause and permanent fixes for design-origin issues; support Quality and the Crisis Cell on supply issues.

Lead, coach and develop packaging engineers and developers.
Set clear ownership, standards and a regular project review cadence.
Keep the project portfolio data accurate, as the basis for capacity decisions.
Feed lessons learned into specifications, design rules and Kaizen priorities.

Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Design, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain and Regulatory.
Give technical input on supplier choices; Procurement leads RFQs and negotiation.
Represent Packaging Development in launch reviews and at the Newness Committee when required.
Contribute to value engineering and COGS savings without trading critical risk.

Requirements

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Proven delivery of primary packs (e.g., mascara, gloss, compacts, closures, pumps) from brief to production at external suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Strong command of technical drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups and injection molding.
Hands-on experience of mold validation, line trials, PPS and packaging test methods.
Solid knowledge of formula/pack compatibility and filling and assembly processes.
Experience leading or coaching packaging engineers.
Able to review CAD models (SolidWorks or similar) and run a portfolio in a project tool (Asana or similar).
Able to travel to suppliers and contract manufacturers in Europe and Asia.
Track record of structured, evidence-based delivery, staying calm under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity and scale-up dynamics.
8+ years in packaging development, with significant beauty, fragrance or luxury experience.
Bachelor's/Master's in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials or Plastics Engineering.