Über diese Director, Packaging EMEA Stelle bei Kenvue
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Role reports to:
Interim VP, R&D, EMEALocation:
Europe/Middle East/Africa, Switzerland, Zug, RotkreuzWork Location:
HybridWhat you will do
Kenvue is currently hiring DIRECTOR, PACKAGING EMEA
Position must be based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland
About the role:
The Regional EMEA Packaging Head is responsible for leading a geographically dispersed and diverse organisation delivering end-to-end packaging development, innovation, and execution across all brands and segments in the EMEA region.
This role drives a regionally integrated packaging strategy aligned to global priorities, ensuring delivery of a consumer-centric, compliant, sustainable, and future-ready packaging pipeline that supports innovation, portfolio growth, and business continuity across multiple categories and channels.
Working in close partnership with Regional Business Units, Global Packaging, Marketing, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations, this leader will orchestrate portfolio prioritization, capability development, and execution excellence, while embedding agile, digital-first and scalable operating models.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Regional Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
Define and execute a holistic EMEA Packaging R&D strategy aligned with global packaging and business segment strategies across all brands (Self Care, Essential Health, Skin Health & Beauty, and future categories)
Build and manage a balanced, risk-based packaging pipeline, driving Innovation, Lifecycle management, Business continuity & Regulatory and compliance readiness
Ensure fit-for-purpose, channel-ready (including e-commerce), and consumer-relevant packaging solutions across diverse markets
2. End-to-End Delivery & Execution Excellence
Own E2E packaging delivery across innovation, renovation, and supply continuity initiatives
Drive Right-First-Time execution, simplification, and speed-to-market through optimised governance and decision-making
Partner with regional operations to ensure robust scale-up, technical transfer, and crisis management readiness
3. Organization & Capability Development
Lead and evolve a high-performing, multi-country team, fostering a culture of agility, accountability & innovation
Build future-ready capabilities in:
Sustainable packaging
Digital tools and data analytics
Advanced materials and technologies
Develop talent pipelines and succession plans to ensure long-term organizational strength
4. Agile Resourcing & Operating Model
Establish and manage a flexible resourcing model (insourced, outsourced, and strategic partner ecosystem)
Dynamically allocate resources across brands, markets, and strategic priorities to maximize impact
Drive integrated portfolio management across segments to optimize efficiency and delivery
5. Cross-Segment & Global Integration
Lead as part of the ONE Packaging R&D organization, ensuring strong alignment with:
Global Packaging leaders across all segments
Packaging Operations, Supplier Excellence, Sustainability, and Innovation teams
Enable cross-segment leverage of platforms, technologies, and capabilities
Facilitate knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across regions and categories
6. Innovation & External Ecosystem
Identify and translate emerging consumer, technology, and sustainability trends into actionable packaging solutions
Build strategic partnerships with Suppliers, Start-ups, Academia & Technology providers
Drive upstream innovation pipelines that deliver competitive advantage and differentiation
7. Sustainability & Compliance Leadership
Ensure delivery of regional and global sustainability targets, including Recyclability, Material reduction & Carbon footprint improvements
Embed regulatory compliance by design, addressing evolving EMEA requirements
Champion sustainable innovation aligned with corporate ESG commitments
8. Data, Digital & Performance Management
Lead adoption of digital-first tools, predictive analytics, and simulation capabilities to enhance decision-making and efficiency
Define and track clear KPIs across delivery, cost, sustainability, and innovation impact
Leverage data to improve portfolio prioritization, risk management, and performance transparency
9. Financial & Business Stewardship
Accountable for delivering against financial targets, including Cost optimization, Value engineering & Investment prioritization
Translate technical decisions into clear business impact, risks, and opportunities.
What we are looking for:
Specific Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
9+ years of packaging R&D and innovation experience, across multiple categories (e.g. consumer health, beauty, FMCG)
Demonstrated experience leading multi-segment, multi-market portfolios
≥3 years of senior people leadership across geographically dispersed teams
Proficiency in English
The role will have approximately 5 Direct Reports and around 25 staff members overall
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Strong expertise in global portfolio and project management
Proven ability to define and lead complex, cross-functional, multi-regional organizations
Deep technical knowledge of Packaging materials and technologies, Sustainable design, Manufacturing and scale-up
e-commerce and omnichannel requirements
Strong business acumen with ability to balance commercial, technical, and operational priorities
Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior leadership engagement
Experience with digital tools, data analytics, and simulation technologies
Track record of driving transformation and change management
Strong external orientation, with ability to build and leverage strategic partnerships
Core Competencies
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and express concepts clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing, particularly when simplifying complex technical issues
Strong interpersonal skills; able to build effective personal networks internally and externally
Highly collaborative with a strong sense of ownership, willing to be held accountable and be rewarded for delivering results
In-depth knowledge of the business, organizational goals, Packaging function, and cross functional business partners to make informed business decisions and create and execute business strategies. Ability to represent Packaging function on cross-functional teams and governance forums
High degree of organizational and analytical skills, able to demonstrate sound judgment & develop creative solutions
Builds and sustains partnership across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
Leads thorough analysis of situations with appropriate attention to details and the big picture including consideration of impact and risk
Wins support and buy-in from sponsors, partners and stakeholders by effectively satisfying stakeholder interests and concerns while advocating a clear direction forward; and coaches others to do the same
Models, encourages and creates the conditions for an inclusive and respectful work environment. Acts as a catalyst and change agent for creating an inclusive and respectful work environment
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural, highly matrixed organization
What’s in it for you
Competitive Benefit Package*
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Kenvuer Impact Networks
This list could vary based on location/region
*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
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