Packaging Project Lead: Concept to Launch

Best Maid Cookie Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Maid Cookie Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a packaging project leader to organize, plan, manage, and execute packaging initiatives from concept to commercialization for bakery products. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver packaging that meets cost, quality, and performance targets while driving cost savings and sustainability efforts.

Engaged in cross-functional teamwork, you will drive packaging development, testing, and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in packaging (engineering/science) or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant packaging experience, preferably in CPG and bakery.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, formats, testing procedures, and shelf life.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver packaging solutions from concept to launch, coordinating with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Procurement and external vendors to source stock packaging and develop custom needs.
• Develop packaging specifications for internal use and customer/retailer requests.

Skills

Packaging design

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Agile mindset

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging (engineering/science) or related field

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

SAP

PLM

Job description

Best Maid Cookie Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a packaging project leader to organize, plan, manage, and execute packaging initiatives from concept to commercialization for bakery products. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver packaging that meets cost, quality, and performance targets while driving cost savings and sustainability efforts.

Engaged in cross-functional teamwork, you will drive packaging development, testing, and vendor