WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?
Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science-first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder and CEO, Nicola Kilner.
We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Proactive, Hands-on, and Passionate R&D Packaging Development Manager.
- Responsible for creating and improving packaging for products, both new and existing.
- Including initiating, exploring, and keeping updated on the newest packaging options/technologies and proactively assessing emerging packaging concepts and techniques.
- Previous experience in an R&D environment and a minimum of 3-4 years experience in any packaging field is highly regarded.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, statistical analysis
software, and additional experience with 2D/3D CAD design software including interpretation of technical drawings. - A degree in Packaging Engineering or a comparable degree (Chemical/Mechanical) is a strong nice to have.
- This is a NEW and exciting role at DECIEM<3
- This is a hybrid position, based out of our Toronto Head Office.
- Great career pathway
Our R&D Packaging Development Manager is a human leader with the ability to inspire, guide, and implement INNOVATION, with huge knowledge and approach to SUSTAINABILITY.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Design and develop packaging solutions that meet product requirements using creative and scientific approaches.
- Collaborate with R&D, Design, Quality, RA, Brand, PMO, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation of packaging initiatives and requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and propose sustainable materials and processes, cost-improvement opportunities, and complexity reduction initiatives.
- Work with external suppliers to design, develop, qualify, and procure packaging components for NPDs.
- Responsible for the maintenance of packaging specification databases, including conducting measurements and statistical analysis, performance testing, and functional evaluation, and by collaborating with other R&D & Design teams as well as external supply partners.
- Responsible for providing a preliminary packaging specification for the primary packaging to technology transfer team and QC.
- Responsible for Initiating, exploring, and keeping updated on the newest packaging options/technologies and proactively assessing emerging packaging concepts and techniques.
- Responsible for generating, reviewing, and safekeeping of technical IP, including but not limited to process and trial documentation, design drawings and supplier’s specifications.
- Responsible for ordering and maintenance of new components in the lab for NPD`s and other existing projects.
- Responsible for timely updates of R&D component library.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paying attention to detail, and being eager to learn are essential.
- Self-motivated, creative, and open-minded team player who can work independently.
- Able to critically analyze situations and provide insightful comments and improvements.
- Capable of effectively managing workload, meeting project deadlines, and performing tasks in an organized manner
WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM
There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here are a few of our favorite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
- Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
- 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
- Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates.
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- First dibs on new products.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
- 😊 Do the right thing
- 💡 Create impact
- 🌱 Respect small things
- ❤️ Care too much
- 🚀 Be the future
These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".
DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3
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