Job Description
More than just a recruitment company. At PRTR, we have been a part of our customer's success for 30 years as their total HR solutions partner. With 550 dedicated professionals and over 15,000 outsourced staff, we will continue to carry out our mission to develop a better career, a better life, and a better society, and thrive to become the No.1 people solutions organization in Southeast Asia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Packaging Development: Leading the design and development of innovative packaging solutions for new and existing skincare products, ensuring functionality, protection, and aesthetic appeal.
- Material Selection: Evaluating and selecting appropriate packaging materials based on performance, sustainability, cost, and compatibility with product formulations.
- Prototyping & Testing: Overseeing the creation of packaging prototypes and conducting testing to assess durability, functionality, compatibility, and compliance with regulations.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Contributing to the development of sustainable packaging strategies, focusing on reducing environmental impact through material innovation, recyclability, and the reduction of packaging waste.
- Collaboration: Working closely with marketing, product development, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure packaging meets project timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Compliance & Regulations: Ensuring packaging designs adhere to local and international regulations, including safety standards, labelling requirements, and environmental regulations.
- Supplier Management: Managing relationships with packaging suppliers, negotiating costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of packaging components.
- Cost Optimization: Monitoring and evaluating packaging costs, and finding opportunities to optimize without compromising quality or consumer experience.
- Trend Research: Staying updated on industry trends, packaging innovations, and consumer preferences to ensure packaging solutions are cutting-edge and competitive in the market.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in packaging design or R&D, preferably within the cosmetics or FMCG industry.
- Strong understanding of packaging materials (plastics, glass, metals, paperboard, etc.) and their compatibility with cosmetic products.
- Knowledge of packaging testing methodologies, including drop tests, pressure testing, and stability studies.