Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Manager - Packaging
Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  2/20/26
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #171584 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Role Overview

As a Packaging Manager, you will be a key driver of Colgate’s "Funding the Growth" and "Sustainability" initiatives within the Indian market. You will bridge the gap between conceptual design and commercial reality, ensuring that our packaging is not only consumer-preferred but also environmentally responsible and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovation & Consumer Experience - Oral Care & Personal Care

  • Execute the development of consumer-centric packaging formats that provide a competitive edge on the Indian shelf.

  • Translate consumer insights into technical packaging specifications for new launches and line extensions.

  • Stay ahead of local market trends and competitor moves to propose "next-gen" materials and designs.

2. Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance

  • Implement initiatives to meet Plastic Waste Management (PWM) rules and Colgate’s global sustainability agenda (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).

3. Commercialization & Quality Excellence

  • Lead the scale-up of packaging from pilot to mass production, mitigating risks and ensuring speed-to-market.

  • Apply KRS (key release specifications) and MTP (master test plan) protocols to ensure rigorous validation of all new packaging components.

  • Collaborate with Quality teams to perform root-cause analysis on any packaging-related defects or supply chain disruptions.

4. Funding the Growth

  • Identify and execute Value Engineering projects to optimize material costs without degrading brand quality or integrity.

  • Work with Procurement to standardize packaging components across the APAC region to leverage economies of scale.

 

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Marketing, Manufacturing/ Supply Chain, Procurement, and IGTC (R&D) teams to present, align packaging strategies with broader business goals and operational capabilities.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging, Material Science, or Engineering.

  • Experience: 7 years of hands-on experience in packaging within FMCG or Pharma.

  • Travel: Ability to travel 5–20% based on project needs

Preferred Skills

  • Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex projects from concept to shelf using structured PM tools.

  • People Leadership: Experience mentoring junior packaging engineers.

  • Communication: Strong ability to influence stakeholders

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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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