Packaging Project Manager ​/ Package Designer

Packaging Project Manager / Package Designer

Our client is seeking a Packaging Project Manager / Package Designer to oversee the complete packaging development lifecycle. This role will be responsible for packaging project execution, supplier coordination, compliance, cost control, testing, and production implementation.

Location:

Sterling, VA 20163

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 per year

The ideal candidate will serve as the central point of contact for packaging initiatives and work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.

This position is focused on packaging project management, operational execution, and production support rather than graphic design or marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage packaging projects from initial development through production implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for packaging-related projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate activities between internal teams and external suppliers.
• Manage project schedules, timelines, priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support packaging testing, validation, compliance requirements, and production execution.
• Assist with cost management, supplier coordination, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify potential project risks and support timely resolution.
• Ensure packaging projects meet quality, regulatory, cost, and production requirements.

Required

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in packaging development, packaging operations, or packaging project management.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturing teams, quality teams, and engineering groups.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of packaging testing, compliance processes, and production implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing packaging projects within food, consumer goods, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with packaging materials, suppliers, and production processes.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives.

About HRforGrowth: HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives.

HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic. HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.