Project Lead​/Project Manager​/Technical Project Manager

Project Lead / Project Manager / Technical Project Manager (Multiple Locations)

Build your Career with an Industry Leader. MCC is the global leader of premium labels and focuses on consumer‑driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for MCC you can truly make a difference.

• Pay Range: Competitive between $60,000 – $130,000 based on experience.
• Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Extended hours may be required.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays.

• Support customer engagement and product ideation.
• Assist in trials, documentation, and post‑trial evaluations.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with internal teams.
• Maintain project trackers and documentation.
• Travel frequently (30–60%) for customer visits and internal meetings.

• Assist Sales in gathering competitive insights and identifying unmet needs.
• Lead product ideation and initial customer contact for new products.
• Design, conduct, and document trials and experiments; perform post‑trial evaluations.
• Support plant quality, cost, and efficiency improvement projects.
• Apply risk analysis and elevate non‑compliance to the Technical Director.
• Maintain the Master Tracker and ensure data accuracy.
• Provide field technical service and support to Sales and Customers.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and internal departments to meet customer requirements.
• Research packaging trends and identify new product or market opportunities.
• Pitch patentable ideas and collaborate on intellectual property development.
• Partner with raw material suppliers and Procurement for non‑standard materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Lead customer navigation and product ideation with full sales/vendor engagement.
• Serve as the technical contact for targeted customers and MCC facilities.
• Provide proactive and reactive support, including regular on‑site visits.
• Design, lead, and document trials and experiments; suggest machine changes and standardize processes.
• Lead risk analysis and collaborate across departments during scale‑up.
• Maintain Master Tracker and push for complete documentation.
• Provide technical service and support internally and externally.
• Lead discussions with equipment suppliers on packaging system integration.
• Drive business assignments and translate customer needs into specifications.
• Identify new product/market opportunities and align with operational capabilities.
• Lead patent application development and innovation integration.
• Act as material expert and partner with suppliers and Procurement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; 2–4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic algebra.
• Ability to write professional reports and documentation.
• Willingness to travel and work in labeling environments with PPE.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; 4–6 years in a similar role or 2–4 years in prime label manufacturing.
• Proficiency in mathematics, including algebra.
• Expertise in container types, printing, and converting technologies.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot label application issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all organizational levels.
• Ability to write clear and professional documentation.
• Willingness to travel extensively (30–60%), including short‑notice and weekend trips, with potential for international travel.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 7+ years in a similar role or technical prime label manufacturing.
• Significant customer‑facing experience with strong relationship management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in mathematics and packaging technologies.
• Recognized subject matter expert in manufacturing processes and product application.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and ability to resolve equipment…