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.