Project Manager

We’re not looking for someone who “managed projects.” We’re looking for someone who leads people through complexity, and sees problems before they happen. Ubest Packaging supplies some of the largest brands in the industry. The projects we run are not small. The stakes are not low. And the team you’ll lead is not a committee of two. This role oversees a team of 20–30 people. That means you’re not just managing timelines , you’re managing humans. Different motivations, different communication styles, different breaking points. You’ll need to read a room, adjust your approach, and bring people with you, not just push them forward. If that sounds like a challenge you want, keep reading. The difference between a good PM and a great one: they don’t wait for the fire. A great Project Manager doesn’t just respond to problems. They see them coming. When something goes wrong, a delayed shipment, a miscommunication, a supplier falling behind, the cost isn’t just a missed deadline. It’s a damaged relationship with a client that took years to build. We need someone who runs a mental simulation two weeks ahead. Who looks at a project timeline and already knows which supplier is likely to slip, which handoff is too tight, and which client hasn’t been updated in too long. Who picks up the phone before the client does. What you’ll actually do: Lead a team of 20–30 across supply chain, operations, and project coordination Own end-to-end project delivery for enterprise-level clients, from sourcing and supplier coordination to final delivery milestones Be the single point of accountability when things get complicated (and they will) Build systems that scale: SOPs, workflows, and automation using tools like Claude so your team runs without you holding every hand Communicate up to leadership and across to clients with clarity, no fluff, and no surprises Spot what’s off before it becomes a crisis, low morale, a supplier going quiet, a timeline that’s tighter than it looks. Address it early. You’re probably a fit if: You’ve managed teams of 5+ people and you actually liked it You’re the person others come to when things get tense, not because you have all the answers, but because you know how to stabilize You can hold a high-stakes conversation with a Fortune 500 procurement manager in the morning and check in on a struggling team member in the afternoon, and bring full presence to both You’ve caught a problem before it became a crisis, and you have a specific example ready Your clients rarely reach out to chase you, because you’ve already reached out first You treat silence from a supplier as a yellow flag, not a green one You have experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations You’re comfortable using AI tools to automate your own workflows and reduce manual noise You’re not a fit if: You manage by spreadsheet and don’t know your team’s names You’re reactive by nature, you handle problems well but don’t see them coming You wait until the deadline is close before escalating You’ve had a client find out about a delay before you told them You escalate every conflict upward instead of handling it You need calm waters to perform What makes this role different: You’re working with major enterprise clients, the kind of accounts most PMs never get near until year 10 You lead a real team. 20–30 people. Your decisions shape how they work, how they grow, and how the company delivers. Your contributions are visible, credited, and rewarded, this is not a role where good work disappears into a machine Leadership is invested in AI + automation. You’ll help build the systems, not just follow them. Location: Brea, California (On-site position) Compensation: $60–95K+/year base + bonus, based on experience and qualifications. This is a leadership role for someone ready to step into it fully. #J-18808-Ljbffr U-BEST PACKAGING