Industry: Wellness / Nutrition / D2C Brand

Experience: 4–7 Years

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