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Unilever is currently hiring for PC Packaging Coordinator. Function: R&D PC Packaging Coordinator. Reports to: R&D PC Lead Mexico. Scope: Local. Location: Cuernavaca. Terms & Conditions: Full time position. The Packaging Development Coordinator is responsible for leading end to end packaging development for Personal Care innovations, renovations, and productivity projects across Latam. The role ensures delivery of technically robust, compliant, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging solutions that delight consumers and meet business objectives, through close collaboration with cross functional and external partners. This role will operationally drive and lead the implementation of innovation & non-innovation projects for PC business. Therefore, flexibility and versatility are also requirements in the position. The position is based in Mexico with a regional scope and will support and lead projects mainly for Mexico.
Job Responsibility
Drive packaging actions to deliver OTIF innovation portfolio, margin improvement and simplification projects
Project Networking and follow up with Global & Regional Team
Direct contact with Supply Chain for proper project deployment
Coordinate and support tests in the factory, including pack trials
Manage primary and secondary packaging specifications, pallet patterns and any packaging tests
Perform and evaluate stability and compatibility tests
Run Packaging materials validation tests
Run full product distribution tests
Specification creation for Packaging
Artwork Approval
Lead development of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across rigid and flexible formats
Translate brand briefs into executable technical packaging solutions from concept to launch
Deliver packaging milestones on time and in full for innovations, renovations, and productivity programs across Latam
Conduct technical scoping, risk assessment and data-based decision making throughout the project lifecycle
Plan and execute packaging validation activities
Ensure full compliance with Unilever Golden Design Rules, safety, regulatory, quality, and technical standards
Prepare, maintain, and approve technical documentation, specifications, and change controls
Leverage digital R&D tools and systems
Support digitalization of packaging workflows
Use data and digital insights to improve speed to market, transparency, and decision quality
Contribute to continuous improvement of digital ways of working within Latam Packaging R&D
Act as the packaging R&D interface with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, QA, Finance, Global R&D, and BG teams
Lead technical engagement with packaging suppliers, converters, and CM/3P partners across LATAM markets
Represent LATAM packaging in regional or global forums
Requirements
Experience in packaging development within FMCG, cosmetics, or personal care preferred
Hands on experience with rigid and/or flexible packaging technologies
Exposure to compatibility testing, factory trials, supplier management, and project delivery in a multi-market environment
Bachelor’s degree in engineering pref. Chemical or Industrial
Minimum 1 year in mass consumer good manufacturing company (or similar) in related positions as R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Planning