Location: Warren,NJ, USA
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/
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
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, Otrivin, 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.