Executive- Packaging Project Management

Industry: Wellness / Nutrition / D2C Brand

Role Overview

We are looking for a Packaging Project Manager / Project Lead to manage end-to-end packaging execution across new product launches, packaging updates, and operational workflows.

The role requires strong cross-functional coordination between the NPD, Design, Inventory, Procurement, Operations teams, and packaging vendors to ensure smooth execution, timely deliveries, and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage packaging projects from development to production and launch.
• Coordinate between NPD, Design, Inventory, Procurement, Operations, and packaging vendors.
• Track timelines, approvals, artwork flow, sampling, and production status.
• Ensure packaging readiness aligns with production and launch schedules.
• Work with vendors on quotations, sampling, production timelines, and quality follow-ups.
• Create and maintain SOPs, trackers, workflows, and documentation systems for smoother cross-team coordination.
• Streamline processes for artwork approvals, packaging revisions, inventory requests, and production handovers.
• Support packaging quality checks and ensure compliance with brand and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in packaging project management, packaging operations, or packaging coordination.
• Experience in D2C, FMCG, wellness, beauty, or consumer brands preferred.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of packaging development and print production processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and project tracking tools.
• Track timelines, approvals, artwork flow, sampling, and production status.
• Experience working with flexible packaging, jars, cartons, labels, and corrugated packaging.

Key Traits

• Detail-oriented
• Process-driven
• Strong ownership mindset
• Efficient communicator and coordinator
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments