Packaging Development Manager

Consumer Brands Research & Development Japan, Shinagawa, Tokyo-To Full Time Regular
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About this Position

We are looking for a strong regional leader to head the Asia Coloration Packaging function. In this role, you will lead and develop a cross-regional team, define and execute the packaging strategy for the Coloration category, and drive impactful packaging projects across Asia in alignment with Henkel’s global and regional business strategies.

What you´ll do 

  • Lead and develop the Asia Coloration Packaging team, with core sites in Shanghai and Tokyo
  • Define and drive the regional packaging strategy for the Coloration category, aligned with:
    Henkel’s global strategy; Asia regional and local business priorities; Short- and mid-term business goals
  • Deliver company and team targets through strong priority management and effective communication
  • Lead and oversee key packaging projects and NPIs, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
  • Represent Asia Coloration Packaging in critical internal and external stakeholder interactions
  • Continuously improve packaging-related processes, efficiency, and ways of working
  • Create additional value through packaging innovation, sustainability initiatives, and cost optimization
  • Foster a collaborative culture and ensure talent development through coaching and feedback

What makes you a good fit

  • 5+ years of packaging experience in the FMCG industry, with regional or global exposure and a proven track record of impactful projects
  • 3+ years of people management experience, leading cross-regional teams or project groups with an adaptive and collaborative leadership style
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials and technologies, including Plastics, paper, metal, glass, flexible packaging
    Decoration, dispensing, molding technologies; Fluent communication skills in English, Chinese, and Japanese
  • Strong capabilities in change management and team development
  • An entrepreneurial, consumer-centric, and innovation-driven mindset
  • Empathic, dependable, and positive leadership approach

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
  • Sick Leave
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 25090297

Job Locations: Japan, Tokyo-To, Shinagawa

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com

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