Senior Packaging Programs Lead for Global NPD & Launches

Loop Earplugs; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Earplugs is seeking a Senior Packaging Program Manager to own the entire packaging program across our product portfolio. You’ll bring structure to complex launches, connect cross-functional teams, and ensure every package is delivered on time, on budget, and at Loop's renowned quality.

You’ll lead packaging programs from concept through production, align milestones with NPD roadmaps, and partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Design, and external manufacturers to drive successful

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in packaging, program management, project management, engineering, or consumer product development.
• Experience delivering packaging for consumer products from concept through mass production.
• Strong understanding of packaging manufacturing, tooling, material sourcing, and NPI/NPD development processes.
• Experience working directly with Contract Manufacturers and OEM partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve Loop's packaging milestone framework across all NPD programs.
• Build and maintain the packaging roadmap, ensuring timelines stay aligned across multiple product launches.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Design, Contract Manufacturers, and OEM partners to keep programs moving.
• Identify risks early across sourcing, tooling, artwork, manufacturing, and production, driving mitigation plans before they become blockers.
• Manage packaging resources and budgets across concurrent development programs.
• Provide clear packaging status updates that leadership can confidently use in overall program reporting.
• Drive consistency, structure, and best practices across all packaging projects.
• Keep cross-functional teams aligned while balancing speed, quality, and commercial priorities.

Skills

Packaging

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Loop Earplugs is seeking a Senior Packaging Program Manager to own the entire packaging program across our product portfolio. You’ll bring structure to complex launches, connect cross-functional teams, and ensure every package is delivered on time, on budget, and at Loop's renowned quality.

You’ll lead packaging programs from concept through production, align milestones with NPD roadmaps, and partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Design, and external manufacturers to drive successful