Project Manager-Retail packaging

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Retail Packaging Project Manager to lead complex custom retail packaging projects from concept through production and final delivery. This role serves as a critical connection between sales, clients, manufacturing partners, and internal teams, ensuring projects are executed accurately, on time, and within budget.
The ideal candidate brings direct experience within the custom retail packaging/manufacturing industry, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously. This individual will also provide leadership to Project Managers and serve as a subject matter expert for packaging production, factory coordination, and client expectations.

• Manage the full lifecycle of custom retail packaging projects from initial concept and requirements gathering through sampling, production, logistics, and final delivery.
• Partner closely with the sales team to ensure newly won business transitions successfully from sale to execution, delivery, and ultimately repeat business.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across sales, production, logistics, warehousing, accounting, artwork/design, and vendor relations.
• Manage relationships and project communication with domestic and international manufacturing partners, including factories throughout APAC and Mexico.
• Oversee the factory sampling and approval process, establishing expectations around quality standards, tolerances, timelines, and client requirements.
• Serve as a trusted resource for both factory-facing and client-facing communication, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact delivery.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, risks, and deliverables while maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and implement appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Utilize root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to identify inefficiencies and improve processes.
• Lead project meetings, provide status updates, resolve conflicts, and maintain accountability across project teams.
• Manage and mentor direct reports, including oversight of their individual projects, deadlines, performance, and professional development.
• Successfully oversee multiple projects simultaneously, including complex, multi-component and large-scale packaging programs.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience  , preferably within custom packaging, retail packaging, manufacturing, or a closely related environment.
• Direct experience with custom retail packaging in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong technical understanding of packaging, with particular emphasis on  primary packaging and production processes .
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving domestic and international manufacturing partners.
• Strong understanding of production timelines, factory sampling, quality standards, tolerances, logistics, and inventory considerations.
• Experience leading teams and managing direct reports, including delegation, coaching, goal setting, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to identify project risks and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, sales professionals, senior leadership, factories, and internal departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple complex projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency with  Microsoft Excel , including formulas, calculations, data analysis, and project-related reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management and scheduling platforms such as Monday.com, Jira, Project Server, VersionOne, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in  Business, Communications, Merchandising, or a related discipline required.

Throughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.

We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.

MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.

We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at

Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits

Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job.

MMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered.

Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Company Description

Throughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.\r\n\r\n We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.\r\n\r\n MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.\r\n\r\n We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at \r\n\r\n Benefits with MMC Group\r\n MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:\r\n\r\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\r\nLife and disability insurance\r\nAdditional voluntary benefits\r\n\r\n\r\n Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job.\r\n\r\n MMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered.\r\n\r\n Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!\r\n\r\n We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.