Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Kenvue
Job overview
The Associate Director, Global Package Testing at Kenvue leads global package testing laboratories to ensure packaging quality, safety, and performance, impacting product innovation and corporate goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing global package testing labs, ensuring compliance with standards, developing testing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvements, managing budgets and staff, maintaining equipment, and reporting test results.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual base salary ranging from $152,150 to $214,800, a competitive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, volunteer time, learning and development opportunities, and other regional benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Packaging Science or related fields, 8+ years in package testing preferably in consumer products or beauty industry, strong leadership experience managing global teams, knowledge of packaging materials and standards, proficiency with advanced testing equipment and statistical tools, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Career development
The job offers learning and development opportunities and access to Kenvuer Impact Networks for professional growth.
Work environment and culture
Kenvue values a culture where every voice matters, emphasizes care, trust in science, courage, and inclusivity, supporting a hybrid work environment in Summit, New Jersey.
Company information
Kenvue is a global company with iconic brands like Neutrogena and Johnson's, employing about 22,000 people, focused on science-driven everyday care products.
Team overview
The role reports to the Director Global Head of Package Operations Supplier Excellence and involves leading global testing laboratories, implying a leadership position within a specialized team.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Summit, New Jersey, USA, with a hybrid work model.
Unique job features
The role includes managing advanced laboratory equipment such as CT X-Ray scanners and robotics, and focuses on global standardization and sustainability in packaging testing.
Company overview
Kenvue is a global leader in consumer health products, specializing in personal care, health and wellness, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. The company generates revenue through the sale of well-known brands like Tylenol, Listerine, Neutrogena, and Band-Aid. Originally part of Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue was spun off to focus on consumer health, leveraging its strong brand portfolio and extensive distribution network. Candidates should be aware of its commitment to innovation and sustainability in delivering trusted health solutions globally.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in managing global package testing laboratories, emphasizing your ability to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards at scale.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in developing and implementing global testing strategies, particularly those supporting product innovation, sustainability goals, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Marketing.
Apply through multiple channels including Kenvue’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Kenvue’s packaging, quality assurance, or R&D divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on Kenvue’s commitment to sustainability in packaging or asking about recent innovations in global testing protocols.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'global package testing,' 'regulatory compliance,' 'testing methodologies,' 'packaging materials,' and specific equipment like 'CT X-Ray scanner' or 'automated torque meters' to pass initial screening filters.
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