R&D Packaging & Project Leader Manager
Unilever • Cuernavaca, Mexico • Posted July 01, 2026
Position Overview
R&D Packaging & Project Leader Manager
Function: R&D Manager – Beauty & WellbeingReports to: R&D Manager B&W MexicoLocation: Mexico – Cuernavaca (Hybrid)Scope: Mexico – Hair Care & Skin Care
JOB PURPOSE
This role plays a critical part in delivering the R&D agenda for Beauty & Wellbeing in Mexico, combining strong Packaging leadership (60%) with Technical Project Leadership (40%) for low to mid-complexity innovation, renovation, savings, and compliance projects across Hair and Skin Care categories.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PACKAGING LEADERSHIP – 60%
+ Lead the Packaging R&D agenda for Mexico across innovation, renovation, savings, and compliance projects.
+ Deliver unmissably superior packaging solutions ensuring quality, safety, cost, manufacturability, and sustainability.
+ Partner closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Global R&D teams.
+ Lead sustainability initiatives including PCR int...
Function: R&D Manager – Beauty & WellbeingReports to: R&D Manager B&W MexicoLocation: Mexico – Cuernavaca (Hybrid)Scope: Mexico – Hair Care & Skin Care
JOB PURPOSE
This role plays a critical part in delivering the R&D agenda for Beauty & Wellbeing in Mexico, combining strong Packaging leadership (60%) with Technical Project Leadership (40%) for low to mid-complexity innovation, renovation, savings, and compliance projects across Hair and Skin Care categories.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PACKAGING LEADERSHIP – 60%
+ Lead the Packaging R&D agenda for Mexico across innovation, renovation, savings, and compliance projects.
+ Deliver unmissably superior packaging solutions ensuring quality, safety, cost, manufacturability, and sustainability.
+ Partner closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Global R&D teams.
+ Lead sustainability initiatives including PCR int...