Global Production Project Manager - Retail Packaging

OUTFORM; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Outform Group in Union City, CA, is seeking a Production Project Manager to oversee retail display and packaging projects from concept to delivery. You will coordinate domestic and international manufacturing partners, manage schedules and budgets, and support prototyping and engineering changes to preserve design integrity.

You will work cross-functionally with account management, engineering, and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing production projects for retail displays and/or packaging.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international production and shipping.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including corrugated packaging, printing, vacuum forming, plastic fabrication, wood fabrication, metal fabrication, and finishing processes such as painting and powder coating.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of orders.
• Follow up on status for domestic and international production with manufacturing vendors.
• Generate manufacturing orders and prepare projects for production readiness.
• Support project development efforts, including feasibility reviews and material considerations.
• Assist with prototype builds and document engineering changes.
• Document engineering and production issues and support corrective actions.
• Support packaging submissions, including design review and drop testing coordination.
• Utilize Microsoft D365 ERP to enter project BOMs, create purchase orders and support production planning.
• Review and approve proofs, dielines, and first article/
• Identify, document, and communicate potential quality concerns.
• Ensure projects remain within approved budgets and timelines.
• Maintain design integrity and quality standards throughout production.
• Submit instruction sheets requests and provide supporting documentation.
• Support shipping logistics coordination and identify any special shipping requirements.
• Work with line leads to approve first articles and finished goods pack outs.

Skills

Production project management

Retail displays packaging

ERP systems (D365) experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Outform Group in Union City, CA, is seeking a Production Project Manager to oversee retail display and packaging projects from concept to delivery. You will coordinate domestic and international manufacturing partners, manage schedules and budgets, and support prototyping and engineering changes to preserve design integrity.

You will work cross-functionally with account management, engineering, and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and