Packaging Project Manager / Package Designer

Location: Sterling, VA
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000/year

About the Organization

The organization is a leading provider in the food solutions industry, focused on delivering high-quality products through innovation, operational excellence, and strong supply chain capabilities. The company emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and efficient processes to bring products from development through successful market implementation.

Job Overview

The organization is seeking a Packaging Project Manager / Package Designer to oversee the complete packaging development lifecycle. This role will be responsible for packaging project execution, supplier coordination, compliance, cost control, testing, and production implementation.

The ideal candidate will serve as the central point of contact for packaging initiatives and work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.

This position is focused on packaging project management, operational execution, and production support rather than graphic design or marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage packaging projects from initial development through production implementation.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for packaging-related projects and initiatives.

• Coordinate activities between internal teams and external suppliers.

• Manage project schedules, timelines, priorities, milestones, and deliverables.

• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Support packaging testing, validation, compliance requirements, and production execution.

• Assist with cost management, supplier coordination, and process improvement initiatives.

• Identify potential project risks and support timely resolution.

• Ensure packaging projects meet quality, regulatory, cost, and production requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in packaging development, packaging operations, or packaging project management.

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.

• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturing teams, quality teams, and engineering groups.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of packaging testing, compliance processes, and production implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing packaging projects within food, consumer goods, or manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with packaging materials, suppliers, and production processes.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives.