Project Manager (Packaging)

Select Appointments; Royston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging solutions firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage customer onboarding and oversee complex projects. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, preparing detailed briefs for product development, and ensuring compliance with financial data. The ideal candidate will have experience in the packaging industry, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in project management systems. Competitive salary and benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and a pension contribution are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and life insurance

Income protection

4% pension contribution

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex projects from concept through delivery.
• Experience in the packaging industry or related sectors.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage new customer onboarding and internal processes.
• Prepare briefs for new product development enquiries.
• Collate technical drawings and manage commercial data.
• Liaise with planning and logistics teams on production timings.
• Draft contracts and manage approval processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-focused

Client communication

Excel proficiency

Project management systems

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking global organisation? Do you thrive managing complex projects from concept through delivery, juggling multiple stakeholders and keeping everything on track? We're recruiting confidentially for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager role with a well-established, global business operating in the packaging and solutions sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team where your project management expertise will be truly valued.

THE ROLE

• Managing new customer onboarding and working through all internal processes and procedures
• Preparing detailed briefs for new product development enquiries, handling samples, costs and timings
• Collating technical drawings, artworks and specifications from clients
• Managing all commercial and financial data with customersProviding regular updates to internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on track
• Collecting client feedback and managing approvals
• Raising internal purchase orders for samples, tooling and production
• Managing order validation processes with precision
• Liaising with planning and logistics teams on production timings and delivery schedules
• Maintaining and updating sales forecasts
• Drafting contracts and dealing confidently with a large quantity of information and competing priorities
• Working within the ERP system to keep data current and accurate

THE PERSON

You're organised, detail-focused, and can handle multiple projects simultaneously without losing sight of quality or timelines. You're comfortable with Excel and project management systems, and you're equally confident dealing with clients, stakeholders and colleagues. You work well in busy, thriving environments and can prioritise with ease.

Ideally, you'll have experience in the packaging industry – this could be manufacturing, distribution, design or related sectors. Knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 is a plus, as is familiarity with global brands, particularly in FMCG or luxury goods.

You understand project management processes and their interdependencies. You can foresee potential pitfalls and act proactively to mitigate them. You're detail-oriented, commercially aware, and thrive when managing complexity.

THE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Additional health and life insurance
• Income protection
• 4% pension contribution
• A collaborative, growth-focused environment

If this sounds like you and you're ready for an exciting next step, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Emma at Select Recruitment.