Technical Packaging Manager
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
Working at Essity is not just a career, its where youll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, theres shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.
At Essity: This Is What We Do
Accountable for packaging specification, for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for articles produced in area of responsibility Responsible for defining construction and dimensions on primary and secondary packaging, optimization of pallet utilization, packaging quality fulfillment and specification creation and ownership. Responsible for defining space on primary and secondary packaging for design elements. Responsible for performance and manufacturability of pack specifications within mandatory parameters in accordance with tender requirements and market demands, including delivery according to agreed timings and launch plans. Proactively drive and/or initiate improvement programs regarding quality, logistics, material changes, cost savings and target assortment related to packaging. Participate in feasibility studies and make recommendations for market requests on packaging Provide technical support to the European markets in area of responsibility.
About the Role
The Global Product Management (GPM) department, part of Business Unit Health and Medical, is a strong contributor to the Incontinence business, responsible for driving and owning the TENA incontinence assortment. GPM has a key decision making and business-oriented role and cooperates closely with Markets, Global Brand, Innovation and Sustainability, R&D, Factories and Technology. In the Packaging Solutions Team, we create, own and maintain Packaging Solutions and specifications for our Incontinence assortment to fulfill the needs of the business.
The role as Technical Packaging Manager is responsible for securing competitive, relevant, and cost-effective packaging solutions, and bring them to market. All in line with the overall business strategy.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
Create, own, and maintain technical packaging solutions for the Incontinence assortment.
Balance all packaging attributes and requirements to initiate packaging specifications improvement on current packaging assortment including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging bags/cartons, transport boxes and pallet.
Drive, coordinate, and implement packaging cost and quality improvement as well as new packaging initiated from markets in close cooperation with packaging suppliers and factories.
Participate in Packaging development in Innovation Projects, in cooperation with R&D Packaging.
Develop, verify,andvalidate packaging solutions that meet project goals and are suitable for the whole supply chain.
With a holistic view, drive packaging activities and cooperate with main stakeholders e.g. Suppliers, Factories, Market representatives, Sourcing, Technology, Technical Article Managers, R&D, and Graphical Design Specialists.
Create and Manage packaging specifications in SAP.
Who You Are
University degree in Business or Engineering.
Relevant working experience, preferably from packaging development.
Understanding and experiences in product development methodologies.
Experience from SAP/PLM or similar systems.
Ability to work in international network.
Project management skills.
Fully proficient in English, both verbally and written.
Ability to travel 20-40 days per year.
You are proactive and goal-oriented where you take responsibility for your own tasks. Furthermore, you have a structured way of working with a pragmatic and hands-on approach. Your analytical abilities make it easy for you to see the bigger picture and identify a variety of alternative solutions to problems that may occur. Finally, you have strong communication skills and show an understanding of what is important for another person when working in teams.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation:
Competitive annual salary annual incentive bonus benefits.
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee discounts program
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
About Our DEI Culture
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Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities