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Job Title: : B&W EU Packaging Manager
Category: Beauty & Wellbeing Europe
Business Function: R&D
Location: Port Sunlight
Work-Level: 2B
Reports to: EU BU B&W R&D Director
Amount of travel in this role: up to 10%
About The Team
Join us in our mission to bring Desire, Science, and Purpose to life through innovative and sustainable beauty solutions!
Beauty & Wellbeing is a key strategic area for Unilever, driving an ambitious growth agenda that brings Desire, Science, and Purpose to life. Our European business is highly competitive and innovative, with strong brand positions including Dove, Vaseline, Simple, Tresemme, and Sunsilk. The Beauty & Wellbeing R&D Business Unit (BU) team is responsible for all go-to-market activities for the EU portfolio, including launching new 3D packaging, new technologies, extending existing ranges, and delivering 5S, resilience, and compliance programs.
Join the Beauty & Wellbeing Revolution at Unilever!
Position: Packaging Manager – Skin & Hair Care, Europe
Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab, UK
Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable beauty? At Unilever, we’re on a mission to deliver cutting-edge, planet-friendly beauty solutions that delight consumers and drive growth. Our Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W) division is at the heart of this transformation—home to iconic brands like Dove, Vaseline, Simple, Tresemmé, and Sunsilk.
We’re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Packaging Manager to lead our Skin Care and Hair EU programme and champion our sustainability agenda across Europe. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and want to make a real impact—this is your moment.
What You’ll Do
Lead With Purpose
* Drive packaging excellence across Hair and Skin Care innovations and core programs.
* Deliver projects on time and in full—from new tech launches to compliance and resilience initiatives.
* Be the go-to expert on packaging feasibility for manufacturing and distribution.
Champion Sustainability
* Own and lead the EU Sustainability roadmap for Hair and Skin Care.
* Align stakeholders, set bold targets, and deliver against them.
* Ensure compliance with evolving sustainability standards.
Inspire And Empower
* Lead and grow a team of 5 talented packaging professionals.
* Build technical capabilities and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
Collaborate And Influence
* Partner with global R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and external suppliers.
* Be a key voice in the European B&W R&D Leadership team.
* Bring a beauty-forward mindset and a deep passion for consumers.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven expertise in packaging development—especially rigid plastics.
* Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, or a related field.
* 3–4+ years of experience in FMCG, ideally in beauty or personal care.
* A track record of delivering complex projects and leading high-performing teams.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries
Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services
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