Packaging Manager Job Description
Packaging manager
provides packaging engineering support to CMO Supplier Relationship Team(s) and QA on issues related to packaging materials, packaging equipment and packaging processes at contract manufacturing sites to meet the production schedule.
Packaging Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Review soft proofs on print vendor soft proofing system before and after routing to all approving parties
Inspect samples of printed materials and labels for adherence to expected quality levels
Archive final package copy for company wide distribution and input into GCDM
Request and compile final print files and miscellaneous art files and upload to CAR
Track all audio and video source deliverables
Traffic art for digital releases and upload approved art to CAR
Prepare Bill of Material forms and circulate to appropriate vendor
Assists in the process to create on-brand accurate packaging on time
Keeps on top of where each package design is from the initiation stage through the process
Assist Manager Packaging Services Monitors to anticipate potential problems and develop ways to offset them
Packaging Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Packaging Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, APICS, ISO, CPM, PET, MS, SAP, CPIM, IOPP, CIPT
Education for Packaging Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the packaging manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Technical, Education, Pharmacy, Marketing, MBA, Manufacturing, Technology
Skills for Packaging Manager
Desired skills for packaging manager include:
Production/manufacturing processes
SAP
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Applicable aspects of the brewing and packaging processes
Applicable local
Customs requirements and duties related to packaging
End-to-end supply chain management
Equipment innovations
Federal/national statutes and guidelines
Desired experience for packaging manager includes:
Assist Manager to create a product that satisfies the client with their strategies, timelines, and business needs
Proofs diligently
Ensure on-time and successful delivery of high quality digital video packages
Manage, mentor, schedule and train Packaging and Delivery, and Quality Control technicians
Business process design and implementation for Packaging and Delivery and Quality Control activity
Daily reporting and summarization of key workflow activities
Packaging Manager Examples
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Packaging Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a packaging manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for packaging manager
- Fully own technical milestones in project timelines
- Troubleshoot technical issues (supplier, plant, distribution, quality)
- Manage the resolution of issues between all parties
- Understand PubMatic’s technology and media solutions from an intellectual and applied perspective
- People management to drive careers and engagement throughout the team interaction with other functions
- Work with offshore trim teams to maintain and refine trim supplier matrix, to include appropriate suppliers that will deliver quality products at best value without compromising brands’ vision of innovation and newness, and that will support our initiative of vertical integration
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to develop long-term strategies to achieve the goals of the business as it relates to leveraging of material for cost benefits
- Partner with global Trim Managers to understand global labeling requirements and ensure compliance with legal and customs compliance team
- Attend line reviews with designers to understand trim requirements and lifestyle of the consumer
- Partner with Sourcing and The Marketing Group to drive the trim development calendar on a seasonal basis to support the needs of Design
Qualifications for packaging manager
- Lives the Vales
- Evaluate new design concepts to identify new materials and processes to address market needs
- Experience managing application development projects
- Experience creating metrics for management reports
- Experience in automotive industry (preferably Ford)
- Wide scope of working knowledge in various packaging areas, including but not limited to
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Packaging Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of packaging manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for packaging manager
- Facilitate and manage ongoing communication between Marketing, Design, and Trim Suppliers
- Support Global Supply Chain teams to maintain a unified brand voice
- Manage Escalation and attend WIP meetings – Identifying issues and finding solutions
- Create/oversee project charters/plans, feasibility assessments, estimated schedule, costs, business impact and risks
- Work closely with productivity teams to identify cost reduction programs
- Support the implementation of QA standards and issue resolution
- A full understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes & performance, regulations
- A full understanding of packaging specifications, drawings and artwork including documentation
- A full understanding of the demands of filling lines and complex varied global supply chains
- A proven track record of creating, developing and utilising packaging Global Qualification Protocols
Qualifications for packaging manager
- Design & Develop packaging for new product Develop inner and outer packaging according to the requirements of new product development
- Cost-saving Deliver the Packaging Cost Innovation Target for packaging material for the year & funnel readiness & roadmap for subsequent years
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers, to leverage their knowledge and capability, and keep abreast of developments in the packaging industry
- Maintain and improve packaging for existing products Improving packaging materials and processing for existing products
- Trouble shooting Deal with packaging problems during production as needed
- Ability to work in cross functional / cultural team
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Packaging Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of packaging manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for packaging manager
- The ability to be an effective team leader / member of projects and work with other disciplines and third parties
- Supervision of the QA Inspectors to assure the department responsibilities are being executed as per written instructions and in accordance with cGMP requirements
- Oversee the Product/ Material systems
- Establish key quality metrics for the department and monitor performance in meeting objectives, efficiency standards and conformance to cGMP compliance regulations
- Lead and participate in FDA and client audits
- Evaluation of Quality Assurance Operations processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Conduct department investigations to determining the root/assignable cause for material and/or process nonconformance
- Participate and lead supplier RFQ and supplier rationalization
- Accountable and responsible for managing all commodity spend and delivering material cost savings
- Lead the analysis of a specific commodity data and industry trends or lead an individual supply chain subcategory
Qualifications for packaging manager
- BSc in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or equivalent scientific degree
- Desirable PhD, MSc or equivalent experience
- Must have a solid understanding of key functional activities
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing or similar operations roles is required, understanding of Manufacturing Operations and Plants is preferred
- Regulated industry experience and procurement experience is required
- A minimum of 3 years of experience at Films / Foils supply industry and market is highly preferred
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Packaging Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of packaging manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for packaging manager
- Assess the supply base capability
- Perform tasks as assigned and applies experience to align individual work with overall strategy using discretion and judgment
- Manage a robust set of business processes that ensure audit compliance and minimize business risk
- Leads the achievement of excellent customer service through the timely production of high quality products distributed on time to the appropriate logistical center
- Responsible for generating an efficient daily, weekly, and monthly production schedule based on the food division’s business forecast
- Develops and implements significant product cost reductions both through squeeze efforts and manufacturing process improvements (xtrim)
- Provides leadership to achieve high product quality through use of the plant’s quality system
- Is a senior member of plant management and is responsible for the plant’s overall achievement and results
- Implementations of the spending strategy, sourcing and contracting of the commodity to achieve an adequate supplier base that will generate competitive advantage for the operations across the world while fitting to Regional needs
- Work closely with the Regional/Local and Factory Supply organizations in understanding needs, objectives and priorities to improve cost, service and quality of materials
Qualifications for packaging manager
- Strong project management skills are required, CPM and APICS certification are preferred
- Training and applications of statistical methods
- Minimum five years experience in Processing and/ or Manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry or similar production environment
- Proven ability to coach and develop staff the technical ability to coordinate departmental business activities through previous production supervisory experience
- Full knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices requirements and pharmaceutical processing regulations
- Excellent computer skills, including the ability to develop spreadsheets, presentations and report
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Packaging Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a packaging manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for packaging manager
- Reviews SOPs on a consistent and ongoing basis, making recommendations for changes needed to adapt to increased business demands and/or state or regulatory requirements
- Participates in the selection, training, professional growth and development and supervision, inclusive of performance evaluations in accordance with HR policy for all production personnel
- Report to Site Head of Production about ongoing measurement identifying progress, issues and corrective action status, and planned projects
- Maintains a cGMP compliant work area
- Ensures compliance with reporting requirements for all state and federal regulatory bodies
- Perform order management processes such as communicating job specific information, entering job details into order management software and ensure proper priority is given to each job to meet client expectations
- Apply understanding of customer’s business needs to establish solid customer relationships and facilitate problem-solving
- Establish and promote excellent customer relations through effective and proactive communication and continuous monitoring of customer satisfaction
- Provide pre-production services
- Generate project estimates and deliver to clients
Qualifications for packaging manager
- You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Design, Industrial Design, Design Management with experience managing visual identity and packaging design projects
- High proficiency is MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
- Excellent project management skills written and verbal communication skills
- 5-7 years in Procurement and Supply Chain
- Proven previous experience with Procurement Packaging