PACKAGE COORDINATOR

No Relocation Assistance Offered #  - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.
Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!   Summary  This position is part of Colgate’s Global Design and Packaging Department, responsible for the HC/PCP Category.
Latam represents 23% of company sales.
This position supports the primary company strategies of Driving Growth, by developing and implementing innovative consumer preferred packaging, sustainable packaging and Funding Growth, by driving savings and standardization efforts globally.
The role is cross-functional in nature, working closely with Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and the Supply Chain.
Partnerships with outside packaging vendors are a critical element of job responsibilities.
Responsabilities Participate in the conceptualization, initiation, development and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including.
design generation, prototype development, engineering specifications, mold and machinery qualification, functionality and quality testing, and technology transfer.
Will participate, and sometimes lead, multi-functional teams on these projects  Participate in the design of packaging systems and packaging components, ensuring defined needs for ergonomics, equity aesthetics, consumer acceptance, manufacturing capability and quality are met from the program brief through design, engineering and Commercialization Implement standardization and simplification programs, and margin improvement projects Interface with Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain functions to ensure project meets agreed upon goals.
Continuously assess and communicate project results vs.
goals and take corrective action when required Collaborate with Procurement to develop and help contracts with suppliers.
Evaluate and coordinate supplier’s activity related to ongoing projects Provide the needed information to Procurement for them to generate and present valid Total Delivered Cost information on package/process and other pertinent financial information Generate the information needed for the Packaging Laboratory to execute lab evaluations for the packaging materials, following the Global testing plans.
Support  the plant needs in identifying quality defects and driving resolution Identify and provide rationale for funds needed to successfully deliver project goals Understand and interpret package testing procedures and standards to support the effective design, validation, and implementation of new packages and packaging technology.
Write and present technical and business summaries for both technical and non-technical personnel Build competitive advantage by identifying, evaluating, and championing technical advancements, design trends and innovations in packaging.
Stay aware of supplier and competitor new developments, and highlight to appropriate management as needed Develop, justify and execute capital projects related to packaging (i.
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molds/machinery)   Basic Qualifications (Required education, experience, skills etc to qualify candidate).
BS or MS in Packaging, Engineering or Material Science Solid experience in consumer products, packaged goods or pharmaceutical industry Experience in Packaging Advanced English Ability to travel 5-20% (domestic and Global) based on project needs Ability to work in cross-functional teams and in cross category projects Ability to work and support projects of CP Anchieta plant   Preferred Qualifications.
Solid experience in Packaging Previous experience in a multi-national company Experience coordinating packaging development projects with Product Development, Marketing and the Supply Chain.
Experience in package testing and with package specifications Our Commitment to Sustainability With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact.
We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.
Please contact with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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