Packaging Development Project Manager

Job Title: Packaging Development Project Manager Location: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Woodcliff Lake, NJ Compensation: Market-competitive; aligned with experience Role Summary This role supports packaging development and execution for consumer packaged goods (CPG) programs following commercial approval. The position manages awarded projects through development, sampling, production, and delivery, coordinating across internal teams, manufacturing partners, and logistics providers. The role serves as a central point of coordination to ensure timelines, quality standards, and production requirements are met, while maintaining consistent communication with client stakeholders. Core Responsibilities Manage packaging development projects after commercial handoff Own multiple concurrent programs from concept through production and shipment Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and approvals across internal and external teams Partner with operations teams to track progress using shared tools and reporting systems Coordinate sample development and production files with manufacturing partners Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, engineering, logistics, and commercial teams Identify development, production, or supply risks and propose viable solutions Provide regular status updates to clients on timing, risks, and mitigation plans Confirm production capacity, delivery schedules, and logistics readiness Maintain clear visibility into project and shipment status through completion Experience & Background Experience in packaging development, project management, manufacturing, or CPG-related environments Exposure to custom, specialty, or secondary packaging formats is beneficial but not required Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple workstreams simultaneously Clear, professional communication style with both internal teams and external partners Collaborative mindset with attention to detail and accountability Technical & Working Skills Proficiency with standard business productivity and collaboration tools Comfort working in spreadsheets and project tracking environments Ability to review production or packaging-related files for completeness is a plus Work Structure Hybrid role with regular on-site collaboration Primarily supports U.S.-based CPG programs Periodic coordination with international partners across multiple time zones Occasional non-standard hours during key project milestones Why This Opportunity This position offers hands-on involvement in packaging development for consumer packaged goods (CPG), blending creative execution with operational discipline. You’ll work on packaging programs that move from concept through production, partnering with global manufacturing resources and cross-functional teams. The role provides exposure to packaging materials, formats, and production processes, along with meaningful client interaction and long-term professional growth in a collaborative, execution-focused environment. Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr The TemPositions Group of Companies