Packaging Project Implementation Manager

Adhesive Technologies Engineering Brazil, Jundiaí, São Paulo Full Time Regular
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About this position

About this Position

Packaging Project Implementation Manager will be responsible for implementing projects for Latin America across Industrial SBUs such as AM, AP and ACB. Responsible for driving successful project portfolio leadership throughout the stakeholder influence, strategic relationship management, cross functional collaboration ensuring delivery align with business objectives, timelines and expectations.

What you´ll do

  • Leads project management and execution activities across Latin America, including MFO initiatives and strategic packaging projects
  • Deliver measurable business value through cost optimization, supplier diversification, risk mitigation, packaging innovation, and sustainability improvement
  • Improve packaging master data accuracy including execution and documentation of new/existent packaging components
  • Support packaging demands both in-house manufacturing and third-party manufacturing (3PM) operations for the AP, AM, and ACB business for LATAM
  • Serve as the regional packaging expert for quality incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive action
  • Drive and execute sustainability projects in the region and reduce material usage/enable re-use/ recycling
  • Work together with the team by executing projects to address gaps in compliance (DG and EPR regulations)
  • Evaluate, prioritize, and govern packaging project opportunities based on financial return, strategic value, implementation complexity, and business impact
  • Provide accurate health check of mold packaging assets under business responsibilities to the Central of Excellence Global team
  • Provide leadership in prioritized project portfolio, balancing business needs and operational capabilities
  • Work closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication
  • Develop and implement supplier diversification strategies, alternative sourcing initiatives to improve cost competitiveness, supply security, and business resilience
  • Drive end-to-end packaging project execution within the ADP framework, presenting project progress and key decisions to stakeholders, securing cross-functional alignment, and obtaining all required gate approval.

What makes you a good fit

  • Ownership & self starter
  • Clear communication & collaboration
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemistry, Material or co-related)
  • Fluent in English, advanced Spanish is a plus
  • Experienced in multiple Packaging materials such as plastic, metal, paper and board. More than 7 years of experience in Packaging Development.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • 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

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: 26101893

Job Locations: Brazil, São Paulo, Jundiaí

Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com

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