Packaging Specifications Manager

ExecuSource; Smithfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans (401k)

Job summary

ExecuSource is seeking a Packaging Specifications Manager in Smithfield, VA to lead packaging specification processes, data governance, and compliance. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, sales, and customer teams to ensure alignment with customer and regulatory needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s in packaging engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus 2+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership, development, or project leadership.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, processes, and specifications.
• Experience with Specright, SAP or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with customer and regulatory systems such as e-halo or EPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain packaging specifications, data, and related systems.
• Ensure packaging meets customer, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally on packaging development, plant trials, and commercialization.
• Lead projects and provide guidance to packaging specification staff.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering

Tools

Specright

SAP

Specification systems

Job description

Packaging Specifications Manager
Location: Smithfield, VA
Salary: $105k - $140k

Our client is a leading food manufacturer. They seek a Packaging Specifications Manager to lead packaging specification processes, data governance, and compliance while partnering across engineering, operations, quality, sales, and customer teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and maintain packaging specifications, data, and related systems.
• Ensure packaging meets customer, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally on packaging development, plant trials, and commercialization.
• Lead projects and provide guidance to packaging specification staff.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership, development, or project leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and specifications.
• Experience with specification/data systems such as Specright, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with customer and regulatory systems such as e-halo, EPR, or related programs.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.

What's in it for you:

• Annual bonus
• Relocation assistance available.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) options and employer contributions.