Manager, Packaging Development - Lamer At Estee Lauder Companies
Current- Led the development of primary and secondary packaging for high-end products, ensuring designs balanced aesthetic excellence with functional performance for global product launches.- Collaborated with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions aligned with the brand's luxury image, ensuring top-tier quality and consumer satisfaction.- Managed the vendor selection process, negotiating with premium suppliers to secure high-quality materials, optimize pricing, and maintain rigorous brand standards.- Directed the creation of unit and production tooling, partnering with suppliers to achieve precision engineering and cost-effective production without compromising brand integrity.- Coordinated with manufacturing plants for line trials, ensuring seamless integration of packaging into high-volume production while troubleshooting and optimizing for efficiency.- Led performance testing with testing labs to validate packaging durability and functionality, safeguarding the luxury product's safety and appearance.- Drove global sustainability initiatives, selecting eco-friendly materials and optimizing packaging designs to reduce waste, while ensuring compliance with evolving sustainability regulations.- Managed multiple high-priority projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost-efficiency, and alignment with brand standards and global regulations.