Packaging Lab Lead

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Packaging Lab Lead What we do At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Who We Are Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information , click here . Role reports to: Assoc Director Global Package Testing Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Fully Onsite What you will do Seeking a motivated individual to lead packaging lab analysts with testing agility, consumer centricity, simplicity, and continuous improvement and add value to the packaging lab by effectively collaborating with our partners at Kenvue. Drive the application of best-in-class scientific ways of working with the lab team with lab risk assessments, hands-on test execution, investigations, and training/upskilling to enhance consumer value delivery. This role reports to the Associate Director, Global Packaging Labs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
3+ years of experience in a packaging testing or related role
Experience with leading and supervising a team
Experience in product testing and design verification.
Experience in owning tasks and driving the tasks to completion by partnering with team members

Nice To Haves

Being proactive with leading continuous improvement
Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software
Experience in managing the function of a laboratory in a GxP environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for packaging materials and products
Ability to conduct basic scientific research on new products and technology concepts

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning of tests to perform on a weekly basis with the lab team
Monitor Lab KPI’s to maintain zero test backlog and address areas to improve with the lab team
Support robust test plan creation with the lab team and packaging engineering to capture risks with technical rigor and removing complexity for packaging materials and products in accordance with industry standards and regulations
Evaluate packaging performance under various conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, pressure)
Analyze and interpret test results to identify potential issues and make recommendations for improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement packaging solutions that meet customer needs and specifications
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in packaging technology to continuously improve testing methods and processes
Maintain accurate records of testing procedures and results for future reference and analysis
Assist in the development of new products and technologies.
Conduct hands-on testing for design verification and test method development.
Draft technical reports, work instructions, and method and process validations.
Lead and support the lab team with defect investigations and root cause analysis
Manage and schedule equipment calibrations and maintenance
Draft onboarding training materials for lab analysts
Train and coach lab analysts
Contribute to prototype, tool, and fixture testing following fabrication to ensure that they meet specifications.
Collaborate with manufacturing and production engineering groups to provide engineering and design services.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations