Packaging Project Manager

Our client is looking for a high‑energy Project Manager for their Madison, NJ sales office. Experience in cosmetic packaging is required (pumps, sprays, bottles and various other cosmetic packaging).

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Project Management
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain

• Project Info Liaison:
  Go‑to source for status, risks, updates; push proactive communication; maintain real‑time records.
• Reporting:
  Deliver weekly updates, risks, milestones to leadership.
• Partner with Packaging Managers on timing, samples, production timelines, and or Program Manager alignment.
• Collaborate with Client Management Specialists and Sales Team on order tracking, customer needs, deliverables/specs, and client communication.
• New Project Timelines:
  Lead timeline creation—map critical path (design freeze, mold fab, range boards and color matching, printing, sampling, QA, trials); use established vendor data.
• Sample Management:
  Coordinate receipt, inspect with Engineering for defects, functionality, color accuracy, and spec adherence; document, repackage, ship client‑ready samples; elevate issues.
• Schedule & Tasks:
  Maintain master schedules (MS Project/ERP) including current purchase orders of repeat items; assign/track tasks (mold approval, range boards and color matching, printing setup, QA, shipping); send reminders; elevate blockers.
• Customer Requests:
  Capture, route, verify completion with uncompromising attention to detail.
• Partner with Sales Team:
  Organize cost/timeline‑accurate quotes + samples to win business.
• Development Process Participation:
  Be part of the development process on customer calls to support needs/requests and keep projects on pace.
• Project Oversight:
  Keep projects moving with oversight and behind‑the‑scenes support—lead full‑cycle launches: custom molded components, range boards, color matching, and customer approvals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial) preferred.
• 4+ years in cosmetics/personal care packaging project management.
• Success as info liaison, quoting (existing data), timeline creation, sample/engineering/QA/schedule management.
• Hands‑on with injection/blow/glass molding, range boards, color matching, and printing.
• Worked with technical/client teams.
• Highly skilled in MS Project, ERP, Jira, timeline development.
• Familiar with molding processes, printing, FDA/EU, quality systems (CAPA/NCR), cost analysis (no sourcing).
• Uncompromising attention to detail in sample/quote handling, execution, and documentation.
• Exceptional communication, follow‑through, accountability.