Packaging Development Project Lead (Concept to Launch)

Staffmark; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Packaging Development Project Manager for a direct-hire role in Van Wert, OH. You will lead packaging development projects from concept to production, serving as the primary technical contact for North American customers and coordinating trials, testing, and qualification activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and successful launches, managing timelines and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Eng., Materials Eng., Polymer Eng., Mechanical Eng., or related field.
• Experience in packaging development, product engineering, or technical project management.
• Experience leading projects from concept through testing, validation and production launch.
• Knowledge of FDA food-contact packaging regulations preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or project management systems such as SAGE.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects from concept through testing, validation, approval, and production.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for North American packaging customers.
• Evaluate customer specifications, product requirements, and technical feasibility.
• Coordinate product trials, sample development, testing, and qualification activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, data sheets, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Commercial, and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Ensure packaging products meet customer requirements, quality standards, and applicable FDA regulations.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, priorities, and deliverables while communicating project status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with international R&D teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Eng./Materials Eng./Polymer Eng./Mechanical Eng./related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAGE

Job description

Staffmark is seeking a Packaging Development Project Manager for a direct-hire role in Van Wert, OH. You will lead packaging development projects from concept to production, serving as the primary technical contact for North American customers and coordinating trials, testing, and qualification activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and successful launches, managing timelines and documentation.