Associate Product Development, Packaging

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager in day-to-day packaging development across primary, secondary, and tertiary components (bottles, tubes, jars, pumps, caps, cartons, shippers, etc.)
• Create and manage SKU codes and item setup documentation for new product launches; maintain organized records of active, discontinued, and pipeline SKUs
• Support color matching activities across packaging substrates – track Pantone references, supplier color submissions, redirects, and approval sign-offs
• Troubleshoot packaging compatibility issues related to filling operations, formula interactions and transit, ensuring components are designed and specified to run efficiently on filling lines
• Maintain organized communication with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers; track open action items and ensure timely follow-up on quotes, lead times, MOQs, and tooling timelines
• Troubleshoot packaging compatibility issues related to filling operations, formula interactions and transit, ensuring components are designed and specified to run efficiently on filling lines
• Support cross quoting and evaluating multiple vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliability across the packaging supply base
• Maintain organized documentation of packaging specifications, test results, and development records

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in packaging development, product development, or a closely related role within the consumer goods, beauty, personal care, or CPG industries
• Familiarity with packaging materials (plastics, glass, metal, paper) and how material choices impact cost, sustainability, performance and lead time
• Familiarity with packaging manufacturing and print production processes (e.g., blow molding, injection molding, flexographic and digital printing, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining BOMs, master data, specifications and UPCs
• Extremely detail-oriented. You catch what others miss and maintain meticulous documentation
• Self-starter with a proactive and solution orientated mindset
• Comfortable managing multiple programs simultaneously and escalating quickly when needed
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations

Nice to Have

• Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) and the ability to create and modify packaging drawings
• Experience with color matching and color management across different substrates and printing methods
• Experience supporting launches at Target or other major retail partners, including limited-edition SKU and bundle/set packaging execution
• Exposure to filling operations, packaging line compatibility, or manufacturing troubleshooting
• Experience with consumer research and applying insights to packaging and product development decisions
• Familiarity with stage-gate development processes and cross-functional development cycles

Pay

$75,000 - $95,000 USD