Senior Packaging Development Manager
Core
Own end-to-end packaging development (print & structure) and technical project management for secondary packaging innovation, ensuring brand intent translates into manufacturable solutions.
Role type
Senior IC packaging development manager (project management)
Builds
Secondary packaging (corrugates, trays, pads, carriers) and print-ready deliverables
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Packaging Engineering
Required skills
End-to-end project management, cross-functional stakeholder management, print process selection, vendor interaction, quality control integration, risk register management, timeline and budget control, print trial execution, line readiness coordination, SKU rationalization, die line harmonization
Preferred skills
SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), SmartSheet or Microsoft PM, PMP certification, experience with liquid/powder packaging
Technologies
SAP, SmartSheet, Microsoft PM
Responsibilities
Lead gated project plans for secondary packaging from concept to launch; Translate approved graphics into print-ready deliverables aligned with dyelines and board grades; Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to validate runnability for new dyelines; Embed Critical to Quality characteristics into project requirements; Feed lessons learned into standard work playbooks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC