Packaging Project Manager

Staffmark Group; 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

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Packaging Development Project Manager to drive packaging programs from concept to production in Van Wert, Ohio. The role requires direct coordination with North American customers and internal teams to ensure timelines and quality targets are met.

The candidate will manage trials, documentations, and product specifications, while aligning with Quality, Planning, and R&D to support successful launches and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to packaging engineering or materials science.
• Experience leading packaging development projects from concept to production.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and product qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects from concept through testing, validation, approval, and production.
• Serve as primary technical contact for North American packaging customers.
• Coordinate trials, sample development, testing, and qualification activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, specifications, data sheets, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Commercial, and R&D teams for launches.
• Ensure packaging products meet customer requirements, quality standards, and FDA regulations.

Skills

Project management

Packaging engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Materials/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering

Training in product development or PM/ manufacturing

Tools

SAGE ERP

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Packaging Development Project Manager - Direct Hire

Salary

$75,000 - $115,000 per year

Location

Van Wert, OH

Job Duties

• 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Additional training in product development, project management, or manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in packaging development, product engineering, or technical project management.
• Experience managing projects from concept through testing, validation, and production launch.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and product qualification standards.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of FDA food-contact packaging regulations preferred.
• Experience with thermoplastics, extrusion, thermoforming, or food packaging manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP or project management systems such as SAGE is a plus.
• Strong project management, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings, testing, or project support.
• Ability to review production processes, product trials, and manufacturing operations on the production floor.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.