Project Manager for Packaging Manufacturing Company (US-Based/Remote)

Paired; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing agency is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager for a fast-moving packaging company. This client-facing role involves managing communication between clients, operations, and partner factories to ensure smooth production and delivery. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing/packaging and client-facing project management, with strong communication skills and a tech-savvy mindset. Benefits include medical insurance and paid holidays.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Internal training and growth opportunities

End-of-Year bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing/packaging industry required.
• Experience managing client-facing projects in supply chain or DTC/e-commerce preferred.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients.
• Own and manage project timelines from sampling to final delivery.
• Prepare and update quotations, documents, and project trackers.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Social Media, and Factory teams.
• Manage and prioritize communication with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Excellent communication and client-handling skills

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Tech-savvy

Business acumen

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment

Job description

Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in pairing remote work with top-tier talent. We admire the importance of innovative social media strategies and are committed to connecting talented individuals with great companies that need their unique skills. Our mission is to provide great jobs to talented people, no matter where they are located.

Our client is afast-moving packaging companysupporting modern DTC brands. They are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-orientedProject Managerto join our growing team. This is aclient-facing, cross-functional rolethat bridges communication between clients, operations, and partner factories to ensure smooth production and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored packaging/shipping solutions.
• Set clear expectations on pricing, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collect feedback to improve client experience.

Project & Order Management

• Own and manage project timelines from sampling to final delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and factories to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor quality control processes and escalate issues when needed.

Quotations & Reporting

• Prepare and update quotations, documents, and project trackers.
• Track margin opportunities and monitor client profitability.
• Maintain reporting dashboards (Lark) to ensure accurate, up-to-date records.

Cross-Department Coordination

• Collaborate with Logistics, Social Media, and Factory teams.
• Translate client briefs into actionable supplier steps.
• Attend internal meetings, manage follow-ups, and ensure alignment.

Email & Communication Management

• Manage and prioritize communication with clients and suppliers.
• Keep project documentation organized and updated in Lark or other systems.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Tech-savvy, quick to learn new tools and systems.
• Business acumen and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience in the manufacturing/packaging industry
• Experience managing client-facing projects in supply chain, logistics, or DTC/e-commerce brands (preferred).
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in afast-paced, remote environment.

Benefits

• Medical insuranceto support your health and well-being.
• Paid holidaysfor rest and work-life balance.
• Access to internal training and growth opportunitiesto build your career.
• End-of-Year (EOY) bonuses:
• Equivalent to1.5x your monthly salaryfor every 6 months of employment.
• Equivalent to3x your monthly salaryfor a full-year term.