Packaging Development Manager at Austin Allen Company, LLC

Packaging Development Manager – Finished Goods Setup

Salary $100,000 - $140,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the USA Midwest!

A chance to live in the heartland of America and experience all four seasons!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Packaging Development Manager to lead our Finished Goods Setup and Packaging Coordinator team. This role is responsible for the development, optimization, and execution of packaging solutions that ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities as the Packaging Development Manager:

• Lead finished goods setup and packaging development projects from concept to release.
• Design and validate packaging systems for new and existing products.
• Drive innovation in packaging materials, design, and sustainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Oversee vendor sourcing, qualification, and performance in partnership with Procurement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (FDA, ISO, ISTA, ASTM).
• Maintain packaging documentation, specifications, and SOPs.
• Conduct final inspections and release finished goods for cross-departmental use.
• Report project status to senior leadership and align with strategic goals.

Minimum requirements for this Development Manager position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain, or related field.
• We will look at Equivalent Experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 5 years in packaging design and development.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food service, or food & beverage industries.