PX Manager – Analytics, Operations, EF Client Facing
Pfizer
Tableau
Packaging Operations Manager
SoftService
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Oversee all packaging development from concept to production — including design intent, feasibility, sampling, testing, and approval.
- Source and evaluate new packaging vendors for a wide array of packaging components, including bottles, tops, tubes, amongst others.
- Partner with the CEO, Product Development and Design teams to translate brand concepts into functional, manufacturable packaging solutions.
- Lead packaging material selection based on functionality, compatibility with formulas, sustainability goals, and cost considerations.
- Manage packaging artwork timelines in collaboration with Design and vendors, ensuring dieline accuracy and print quality.
- Serve as the liaison between Design, Product Development, and external vendors to communicate feedback, manage revisions, and determine next steps for packaging refinement and approval.
- Drive cost analysis and negotiations with suppliers to optimize packaging spend while maintaining brand standards.
- Develop and enforce QA standards and protocols for packaging and finished goods to ensure performance, durability, and brand alignment.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in operations, packaging development, or supply chain within beauty or CPG.
- Proven track record of managing new product launches and packaging development cycles from ideation through production.
- Deep understanding of primary and secondary packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities.
- Strong experience in vendor management, sourcing, and cost negotiation.
- Hands-on experience establishing QA protocols, running packaging trials, and implementing inspection processes.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with ERP, PLM, or project management systems (e.g., Airtable).
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 15 days paid time off
- Observed holidays
- 5 days sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
packaging developmentpackaging materialsQA protocolscost analysisvendor managementsourcingpackaging trialsinspection processesproject managementmanufacturing processes
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunicationcollaborationleadershipnegotiationfeedback managementtimeline managementproblem-solvingattention to detailcreativity
