Packaging Design Project Manager (Manufacturing)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and complete projects, overseeing all aspects including deadlines, responsibilities, and progress.
• Make recommendations to customer to optimize quality, structural, and brand graphics integrity that are consistent with Menasha's technical capabilities.
• Manage display and packaging development, working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, review, and test packaging proposals, considering material usage and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Conduct analytical testing on packaging materials and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Proactively manage project timelines and ensure key dates and deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain documentation of product specifications and bills of materials for packaging components.
• Coordinate with planning and sourcing teams to confirm all materials in the finished good will meet design specifications.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction strategies and packaging optimizations.
• Maintain professional knowledge of packaging technology trends and implement new solutions.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred degree field in packaging engineering, industrial design, graphic design, or similar fields.
• Some relevant experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of packaging materials and substrates, print methodology and packaging design.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge through all stages of a project.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to keep a project on track, and to effectively pivot to get projects back on track after set-back.
• Proficiency using Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and packaging design software.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with occasional time in production/warehouse settings.
• Position will split time between Menasha Packaging's Design Office and our customer location.
• Occasional travel may occur.

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