**Lead Expert, Secondary Sourcing and Packaging** **Shelton, CT** Join i-Health as a **Lead Expert, Secondary Sourcing & Packaging** and play a critical role in shaping a high-performing Contract Manufacturing and Packaging network. This is an exciting opportunity to lead second sourcing initiatives, drive packaging innovation, and ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability across our supply chain. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring products to market efficiently while supporting continuous improvement. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact, grow your expertise, and help power the success of a dynamic health and wellness brand, this role is for you. At **i-Health** (a dsm-firmenich company), consumers and brands are at the heart of all we do. We are on a mission to unlock self-care for overlooked and unspoken health needs. As leaders in our respective categories of Microbiome (Culturelle® Probiotics, Lacteol® Postbiotics) and Women’s Health (AZO® intimate health and Estroven® menopause solutions), we strive to be the thought leaders and change makers, carrying the responsibility to shape the future of our categories and bring inspired, approachable science-backed solutions to our core audience of women and families. Discover more at https://dsmihealth.com/ **Your key responsibilities** + **Oversee Contract Manufacturers and Tollers:** Ensure the selection, onboarding, and management of Contract Manufacturers/Tollers to meet production capability, capacity, and flexibility needs; lead second sourcing initiatives and product phase-ins/phase-outs. + **Function as Technical Liaison:** Serve as the primary technical interface between Contract Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Brand teams to ensure project alignment and execution. + **Develop Innovative Packaging Solutions:** Partner with internal teams and external manufacturers to design and implement cost-effective, sustainable, and regionally compliant packaging for new and existing products. + **Ensure Quality and Regulatory Compliance:** Collaborate with Quality Assurance to meet packaging quality standards and regulatory requirements, and support testing related to durability, performance, and shelf life. + **Drive Packaging Standardization:** Lead initiatives to harmonize packaging specifications and designs across product lines and manufacturing sites while accommodating regional needs. + **Promote Process Improvement:** Identify and implement improvements in packaging sourcing processes, driving efficiency, supplier performance, and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain. **We offer** + **Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty** - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen + **A chance to impact millions of consumers every day** – sustainability embedded in all we do + **A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere** – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next + **Growth that keeps up with** you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership + **A culture that lifts you up** – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on. + **A community where your voice matters** – it is essential to serve our customers well. **You bring** + A Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in packaging sourcing, engineering, or supply chain roles within the dietary supplement or related industry. + In-depth technical knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory standards, including sustainability and FDA compliance. + Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage multiple priorities, and drive process improvements in a global manufacturing environment. + Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across internal teams and external suppliers or tollers. + High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining ethical standards and confidentiality. + Experience with packaging testing, quality control, and familiarity with systems such as SAP and Asana is a plus. + Ability to travel up to 20%. The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $97,600-125,000. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. **About dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together** . **DEI and equal opportunity statement** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **Agency statement** We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.