Packaging Development Specialist

Leeds Professional Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources is seeking a Packaging Development Specialist in Miami, Florida. This role involves coordinating packaging development activities for new products while ensuring quality and operational standards meet expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3+ years of experience in packaging or related fields. Strong project coordination and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in packaging development, product development, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating artwork or print production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging development activities for new product launches.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and schedules.
• Partner with suppliers and teams throughout the development process.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Packaging development

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A well-established supply chain and procurement organization is seeking a Packaging Development Specialist to support packaging innovation, commercialization, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with marketing, operations, quality, suppliers, and creative partners, you'll help bring new products and packaging initiatives from concept to launch while ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet quality and operational standards.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with experience in packaging, product development, commercialization, manufacturing, or graphics coordination who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging development activities for new product launches, promotions, and operational initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate packaging samples, testing, approvals, and production readiness.
• Partner with suppliers, marketing, quality, operations, and creative teams throughout the development process.
• Coordinate artwork development, proofing, approvals, and version control.
• Maintain packaging specifications, technical documentation, and project records.
• Support supplier communications and laboratory testing activities.
• Assist with packaging improvements focused on quality, functionality, cost optimization, and sustainability.
• Monitor industry trends, packaging innovations, and regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-3+ years of experience in packaging development, product development, manufacturing, graphic production, commercialization, or a related field.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience coordinating artwork, packaging specifications, or print production is a plus.
• Working knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, or product development preferred.