Technical Packaging Co-Op (6-months, July 2025 Start)

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for millions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Flonase, Tums and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re building together. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question. 

Future Talent roles at Haleon offer the chance to change the way people see and manage their everyday health. That’s an incredible opportunity. An exciting challenge. And a huge responsibility. We’re always looking for ambitious individuals who are inspired by our purpose to deliver better everyday health, with humanity. And want to help us achieve this goal. Right now, we’re looking for undergraduate student co-ops in the field of Packaging Science or similar fields to join us to do career defining work.

A career in Technical Packaging where none of us stand still.

The North American Technical Packaging team provides technical support for all existing marketed products managed by the North American Quality and Supply Chain organization.

Some of the responsibilities of the co-op position include:

• Identification and execution of Haleon sustainability projects, to meet corporate sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Assisting with cost and solution analysis for new package developments, new material opportunities, and new product introductions.
• Providing solutions for new commercial products by assisting in design and development of new secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Value engineering / cost savings.
• Organizing and evaluation line trials.
• Coordination of package testing lab activities and oversight.

Candidates that work in this team can expect to gain experience in:

• Writing technical packaging component specifications.
• Visiting packaging materials suppliers.
• Assisting in activities with and visiting external contract manufacturers.
• Interacting with cross-functional departments within Haleon Quality and Supply Chain.
• Typical packaging systems at Haleon include oral solid dose bottles, liquid bottles, blisters, nasal sprays, aerosols, laminate tubes, and pouches/sachets, among others.

What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?

The Technical packaging co-op will assist and/or lead packaging projects under the guidance of a senior engineer. Individuals should expect to be working on multiple projects on any given day and may be required to address and assist with pressing matters that may require additional support. On-the-job experience with formal and informal training can be expected, delivered through a mix of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs.

We’re the people changing the future of everyday health. So you will be someone who has:

• Creative and problem-solving thinking
• Strategic/big-picture thinking
• Entrepreneurial and agile mindset
• Strong prioritisation and analytical skills
• Personal accountability
• Business and consumer/customer knowledge and understanding
• Adaptability and resilience in ambiguity
• A desire to learn and have meaningful impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has used and/or may be proficient in MS Office programs - especially Excel – and TOPS (or CAPE)

To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:

Education required:

• Pursuing a degree in Packaging Science or similar discipline
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
• Preferred candidates will have completed 2 years or more of class work prior to this co-op and have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0

Other requirements:

• Ability to start in July 2025.
• Candidate must be eligible to work on a full-time basis (40 hours a week) during the co-op duration (6 months).
• Position is located in Warren NJ and candidates are expected to be on-site.
• Candidates must be able to source and provide their own housing and transportation to and from the location.
• Must be eligible to work in the US at the time of, and for the duration of employment. Employees will be required to furnish evidence of US work authorization.

Expected start date: July 2025

The hourly rate for this role is $24.50/ hour.

We invite you to apply as soon as possible. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity. And we are joined by new talent, every day. We accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once we have enough applications.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/