About this Position
At
Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through
innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like
Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge
technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and
grow.
This
position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our
people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive
advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and
make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do
- The Packaging Innovation Responsible leads the development and implementation of packaging innovations for the Consumer and Construction Adhesives business in the Americas. This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, sustainability, and commercial performance — translating consumer insights and market requirements into differentiated packaging solutions that support product launches, brand equity, and sustainability commitments. The role collaborates closely with, Product Development, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure packaging innovations are technically sound, commercially viable, and compliant with regional regulations.
- Lead the Americas packaging innovation roadmap for Consumer and Construction Adhesives, identifying and developing differentiated packaging concepts that deliver consumer value and competitive advantage.
- Manage packaging development projects from ideation through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product launches and go-to-market plans.
- Evaluate and pilot new packaging technologies, materials, and formats — including sustainability-driven innovations (recyclability, material reduction, bio-based materials).
- Partner with Marketing to understand consumer and customer packaging needs, translating insights into functional and aesthetic packaging requirements.
- Work closely with global packaging teams and external suppliers to source, test, and qualify new packaging solutions.
- Ensure all packaging developments comply with applicable regional regulations (labeling, VOC, transport, recycling).
- Manage packaging project budgets, timelines, and KPIs, reporting progress to the Innovation Head and senior leadership.
- Support cost optimization and value engineering initiatives on existing packaging, in collaboration with Supply Chain and Procurement.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and emerging packaging technologies relevant to adhesives and construction chemicals.
