Packaging Project Manager

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Compunnel Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $50.00/hr - $55.00/hr Connecting people to their next opportunity | Career Matchmaker What You Will Learn: As a developer, you will gain comprehensive experience managing projects from concept to launch, including the entire color and artwork (C&A) activities as part of the projects. You will learn to balance creative vision with technical execution, ensuring timely delivery, thorough documentation, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with sustainability commitments. This role will develop your skills in cross-functional collaboration, and risk management. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Create and manage project timelines, maintaining up-to-date trackers in a shared location for cross-functional visibility. Lead cross-functional meetings, fostering collaboration and driving consensus. Proactively identify and escalate potential project risks. Execute packaging tasks for new projects of low complexity, maintaining efficiency and attention to detail. Drive adherence to key dates across Marketing, Operations, and Suppliers. Maintain open communication and alignment with key stakeholders. Implement sustainable practices in decoration and color development, supporting sustainability goals. Recommend cost-effective decoration solutions during project conception that maintain high perceived value. Work closely with Marketing to define product concepts and color targets aligned with the brand. Collaborate with suppliers to develop colors and artwork, ensuring high quality and technical feasibility. Demonstrate a strong understanding of color science and assess color matching across various materials. Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation: Raise awareness of the impact of development decisions on the Industrial Budget, particularly production color sample costs and on-site press approvals. Ensure zero first reception rejections due to missing color standards or defect panoplies. Conduct thorough risk analyses of decoration briefs. Provide support during press approvals to ensure compliance with quality standards and aesthetic consistency. Achieve the highest perceived value decoration at the lowest possible cost. Execute packaging tasks for new projects of low complexity. What We Are Looking For: Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years’ experience in proven package development and/or color development project management preferably in the cosmetics, consumer goods or related field Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline a plus Proficient PC skills – Excel / PowerPoint Proficient communication skills (written & verbal), to be able to interact effectively with all levels of our organization and our suppliers Good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials, and information Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross functional partners What’s In It For You: • Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home) Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Project Management Industries Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Fashion Accessories Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr Compunnel Inc.