At Puig, we are looking for a Packaging & Product Testing Manager to lead a key technical area supporting product development, quality, and launch readiness across our product portfolio.In this role, you will coordinate packaging and product testing activities across Fragrance, Skincare, Make Up and Home, ensuring that new developments are assessed with the right level of technical rigor, consistency and reliability.You will work closely with development teams, anticipating risks in strategic launches and supporting fact‑based technical decisions.This is an opportunity for a technically strong and people‑oriented professional who enjoys working in a cross‑functional environment, leading a team, solving technical challenges and continuously improving testing practices, workflows and ways of working.What you’ll get to doLead the definition and follow‑up of packaging and product testing plans for new developments, ensuring alignment with project needs, quality expectations and business priorities.Oversee mechanical, chemical, functional and compatibility testing of packaging components and finished products throughout the homologation process.Support the identification and assessment of potential technical risks during product development and launch preparation.Provide technical input and recommendations to Packaging, Formula, and other stakeholders, contributing to clear and consistent decision‑making.Support cross‑functional areas such as Quality, Outsourcing, and Industrialization with testing‑related needs and technical assessments.Coordinate testing activities across different product categories, adapting the approach according to project complexity, timelines and available information.Drive the development and continuous improvement of testing methods, laboratory practices, documentation standards and internal workflows.Lead, coordinate and develop the Product Testing team, supporting capability building,



prioritization and team engagement.Manage laboratory‑related activities, including equipment availability, calibration follow‑up and operational readiness.Monitor department workload, priorities, budget and KPIs to support efficiency, service level and continuous improvement.We’d love to meet you if you haveExperienceAt least 3 years of experience in a similar roleHands‑on experience with packaging and/or finished product testing, ideally within cosmetics, perfumery, FMCG or a related industry.Good understanding of packaging materials, product performance, compatibility and functional testing methodologies.Experience working in cross‑functional environmentsExperience supporting product development processes, homologation activities or launch preparation.Previous experience developing or improving testing methods, laboratory workflows or technical documentation will be valued.Experience coordinating teams, managing priorities or supporting people development will be a plus.Knowledge of data analysis, statistics will also be valued.EducationUniversity degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering or a related scientific or technical field.LanguagesSpanish: FluentEnglish: FluentFrench: Intermediate level is a plusCompetenciesStrong leadership and team development capabilitiesStrategic thinking and results orientationCuriosity and continuous improvement mindsetStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skillsAbility to inspire, engage, and build trust across teamsSolid organizational and problem‑solving skillsWe welcome Creators Of All Kinds. If you are unsure of meeting all the requirements but trust you have the transferable skills to excel in this role, complete the application and our teams will get in touch if you are selected for an interview.A few things you’ll love about usAn entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work cultureA range of learning and development opportunitiesAn international company with plenty of opportunities to growA competitive compensation & benefits package#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Packaging & Product Testing Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Puig
📍 Madrid