About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary

As the Senior Manager, Packaging for Naturium, you will oversee packaging development across the entire portfolio. This role involves managing the technical aspects of packaging, attending line trials, optimizing the portfolio, and controlling costs. Reporting directly to the AVP of Operations and Innovation, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success.

This candidate must be able to be in the West Hollywood office Tuesday-Thursday.

Responsibilities

Lead technical and creative packaging development of primary and secondary components for products, kits, and sampling.
Source stock and develop custom-tooled components through wide network of international and domestic suppliers.
Collaborate with Product Development and cross-functional teams to manage and execute all packaging development phases and milestones.
Conduct and coordinate packaging testing, including 3rd party testing, reviewing results, and resolving issues with contract manufacturers
Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to develop comps for retailer/internal meetings and photo-ready samples.
Review all packaging artwork for technical accuracy.
Manage and maintain packaging range boards, specifications master, and ERP system data accuracy.
Proactively address escalations, troubleshoot complex issues, and work cross-functionally to implement timely solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier and production-related challenges, ensuring effective resolutions.
Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic packaging and sustainability initiatives company-wide
Stay up to date on packaging innovations and trends through competitive research and supplier relationships.
Achieve cost targets without compromising quality or timelines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with global and domestic suppliers to ensure high-quality deliverables and competitive pricing.
Lead strategic cost-saving initiatives and contribute to the development of vendor scorecards and KPIs.
Focus on continuous improvement by optimizing planning processes, improving system data (e.g., vendor lead times, MOQs, inventory targets), and enhancing operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in packaging development, ideally within the beauty or consumer goods industry.
Expertise in sustainability practices and familiarity with global packaging regulations.
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage supplier communications across multiple time zones.
Advanced problem-solving skills, including managing escalations and implementing creative solutions.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ERP systems; familiarity with vendor scorecards is a plus.
Strong organizational, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.
Beauty industry experience strongly preferred.
Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.
Must be able to be in the West Hollywood office Tuesday-Thursday.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50 pounds; is in a stationary position 50% of the time; and constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The employee must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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Senior Manager, Packaging Engineer (Naturium)

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