Technical Packaging Associate
Haleon
Unknown, New Jersey
Full-Time
$82,973
HybridAssociate
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
About the Role
The Technical Packaging Associate will support the execution of new product transfer and launch, continuous improvement on package value engineering and OEE, implementation of quality/compliance projects with contract manufacturers and internal sites. Provide packaging technology support to ensure the region meets its supply and commercial objectives. This is an entry level role supporting Packaging activities for CMOs within scope of the Supplier Relationship Team (SRT).
Role responsibilities:
Package assessments and continuous improvement at CMO’s.
Oversight and implementation of packaging validation/qualification/line trial activities impacting Haleon products.
Resolving quality issues, customer complaints as well as package damage throughout the supply chain while ensuring supply continuity.
Leading and delivering projects in areas of problem resolution, technical transfers and cost savings.
Identify and lead value engineering projects that deliver ongoing savings for Haleon products.
Learn and apply packaging procedures and documentation that are compliant with legal, regulatory and Haleon internal standards.
Establish strong relationships with commercial and resolve packaging issues that may impact their initiatives.
Provide Packaging support to CMO and internal packaging sites to drive improvements via designs, materials, equipment and processes.
Ensure regional packaging knowledge and expertise is transferred within Haleon.
Complete assignments with guidance and coaching from their manager.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering.
1 year packaging experience in pharmaceutical, food, CPG, or consumer healthcare environments.
Ability to summarize complex ideas and problems and effectively communicate to stakeholders in different functions.
Technical troubleshooting.
Managing a certain number of projects simultaneously.
Ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with various colleagues.
Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering.
Ability to develop business cases for packaging initiatives.
Functional packaging knowledge in consumer products or healthcare, including printing, supplier interfaces, structural package development, materials, artwork, and graphics.
Understanding supply chain requirements from concept through manufacturing, distribution, customers, and consumers.
Experience initiating and executing cost savings projects.
Knowledge of packaging equipment efficiency.
Knowledge of packaging sustainability principles.
Strong project management and presentation skills.
Experience managing stakeholders across a matrix organization, delivering results in ambiguous situations and under short deadlines.
Location: This role is Hybrid based in Warren, NJ and will require 3 days a week in the office.
The salary range for this role is $82,973 - $114,088 + an 8% Target Bonus.
Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.
Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
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