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PZ Cussons

Markets personal, home, baby care brands

Packaging Development Manager

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeTangerang, Tangerang City, Banten, IndonesiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Packaging Development, preferably with strong exposure to flexible packaging such as laminates, films, sachets, and pouches; printing technologies including flexo, gravure, and digital; hands-on troubleshooting of printing processes and press trials; color management and artwork adaptation; and ink systems, substrates, and lamination structures.
  • Experience working with printing suppliers or converters is critical.
  • Must not be color-blind for print evaluation.
  • Strong project and stakeholder management experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
  • High attention to detail, especially in print quality and finishing.
  • Ability to solve technical issues quickly and pragmatically.
  • Strong leadership ability to coach the team and influence cross-functional partners.
  • Agile, proactive, and comfortable working in rapid development cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end packaging development, with personal involvement in flexible packaging and printing execution.
  • Serve as the key technical expert for printing quality, artwork feasibility, and on-pack visual excellence.
  • Coach and elevate team capability in printing, color control, and material-performance understanding.
  • Manage and prioritize packaging workload to deliver fast, right-first-time execution.
  • Lead packaging for new product development projects, focusing on speed to market, cost optimization, and print consistency.
  • Work with Marketing, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure accurate and efficient design-to-print translation.
  • Own technical validation of flexo, gravure, and digital printing processes and ensure scalability in production.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve printing defects, including color variation, registration, ink adhesion, and lamination issues.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on press trials, artwork adaptation, and continuous improvement of print quality.
  • Ensure packaging structures are optimized for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Lead evaluation and approval of new packaging materials, converters, and printing suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with PZ Cussons standards, including testing, validation, and documentation.
  • Build technical partnerships with flexible packaging converters and printing houses.
  • Drive margin-improvement initiatives through material optimization and printing efficiency.
  • Conduct competitor packaging and print benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Introduce new printing technologies, finishes, and innovations to elevate brand perception.

About the Company

PZ Cussons

Markets personal, home, baby care brands

PZ Cussons is a consumer goods company that develops, markets, and sells personal care, home care, and baby care brands. Its products include well-known lines such as Carex, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa, and Stella and St.Tropez, sold in markets like the UK, ANZ, Nigeria, and Indonesia. The company operates by creating locally-loved brands and portfolios tailored to regional needs, leveraging its long history (founded 1884 in Sierra Leone) and a global manufacturing and distribution network to bring everyday personal and household products to millions of customers. Its approach centers on brand-building and portfolio management across core categories, rather than relying on a single product or channel. Compared with competitors, PZ Cussons differentiates itself through its heritage, a diversified portfolio spanning multiple care categories, and a focus on regional relevance and purpose-driven branding under its

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1879

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