Packaging Design Project Manager

Posted: Friday, 20 March 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 19 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/20/2026 14:20:09
Indexed on: 03/20/2026 14:20:09

Location: Hershey, PA, 17033, US

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Menasha Packaging is hiring!

Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Serves as primary liaison between company and customer to design and engineer best-in-class retail merchandising and packaging solutions that drive sales growth and enhance brand presence
  • Leads the structural and packaging design engineering process, from initial concept and CAD development through prototyping, testing, validation, and production launch
  • Manages display and primary packaging development and execution, collaborating closely with design, engineering, operations, sourcing, and external partners
  • Applies packaging engineering principles to recommend materials, structures, finishes, and manufacturing methods that optimize performance, cost, sustainability, and speed to market
  • Serves as subject matter expert on Menasha's packaging design, engineering capabilities, materials, and manufacturing processes to align with customer brand and functional requirements
  • Proactively manages project timelines, technical risks, and design changes, clearly communicating progress and trade-offs to internal and customer stakeholders
  • Makes data-driven recommendations to optimize quality, structural integrity, pack-out efficiency, durability, and graphic execution
  • Partners with customers and internal teams on continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives to deliver cost savings and performance enhancements
  • Manages internal and customer complaints, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions related to design, materials, or manufacturing performance
  • Coordinates comprehensive cost estimates, including tooling, materials, labor, and design iterations, working with key stakeholders
  • Prepares, reviews, and presents required business and technical reports, including design rationales, test results, and launch readiness updates
  • Maintains and shares industry, professional, and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and staying current on packaging design engineering trends, materials, and sustainability innovations


Education & Experience
    • Bachelor's degree required
    • Minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant experience required


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Ability to design, implement and execute Customer Relationship Management (CRM) business processes and associated applications
    • Knowledge of and ability to implement effective strategies and activities that promote long-term customer loyalty
    • Knowledge of project management skills to identify, coordinate, communicate, schedule and determine resources for each project and customer activity
    • Familiarity with organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding customer interactions
    • Knowledge of practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with a customer
    • Knowledge of and ability to apply the processes, activities and tools associated with managing customer requests


Physical Requirements & Work Environment
    • Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting
    • Occasional travel required

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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