Advantage Resourcing
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Packaging Development Project Manager – Direct Hire
Salary: $75,000 – $115,000 per year
Job Duties
Lead packaging development projects from concept through testing, validation, approval, and production.
Serve as the primary technical contact for North American packaging customers.
Evaluate customer specifications, product requirements, and technical feasibility.
Coordinate product trials, sample development, testing, and qualification activities.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, data sheets, and validation reports.
Collaborate with Quality, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Commercial, and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches.
Ensure packaging products meet customer requirements, quality standards, and applicable FDA regulations.
Manage project timelines, milestones, priorities, and deliverables while communicating project status to stakeholders.
Coordinate closely with international R&D teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Additional training in product development, project management, or manufacturing processes is a plus.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Previous experience in packaging development, product engineering, or technical project management.
Experience managing projects from concept through testing, validation, and production launch.
Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and product qualification standards.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of FDA food-contact packaging regulations preferred.
Experience with thermoplastics, extrusion, thermoforming, or food packaging manufacturing is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ERP or project management systems such as SAGE is a plus.
Strong project management, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Physical Capabilities
Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments as needed.
Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings, testing, or project support.
Ability to review production processes, product trials, and manufacturing operations on the production floor.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
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