Packaging Project Manager

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

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 vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

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