Proj. Manager- Secondary Packaging and VAS

Are you a detail-oriented project manager with practical experience in secondary packaging, contract packaging, or co-packing operations? Our client is seeking a proactive Project Manager – VAS Center to serve as the primary bridge between our valued clients and internal operations teams.

In this role, you will own secondary packaging projects end-to-end. This would include from initial scoping and estimating through production, shipping, and financial closeout. This is all to ensure that every project delivers to approved specifications, committed timelines, and target margins.

Qualifications & Requirements Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in secondary packaging, contract packaging (co-pack) project management, estimating, or production coordination.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Operations, Packaging, Supply Chain, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute).
• Industry Knowledge: Practical knowledge of secondary packaging processes, pack-out configurations, and industry terminology.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite (advanced Excel for estimating/cost analysis) and experience using ERP or Order Management Systems.
• Documentation Skills: Proven ability to translate client requirements into production-ready specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and quality criteria.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ownership & Commercial Judgment: strong project ownership with the commercial discipline to manage margins, control scope creep, and escalate risks promptly.
• Multitasking & Organization: Exceptional time management and detail orientation in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong cross-functional coordination ability.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed.

salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Associate

Responsibilities

Client Account Management & Communication

• Primary Client Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact, building trusted relationships that position our team as an extension of the client’s business.
• Scope & Specs Management: Gather & document project specifications, pack-out configurations, production methods, & quality standards for kitting, multipacks, shrink wrapping, labeling, repacking, & retail display assembly.
• Status & Meetings: Lead client status meetings (agenda, action items, meeting notes) & proactively address client inquiries regarding orders, inventory, & timelines.

Project Execution & Vendor Coordination

• End-to-End Ownership: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, keeping schedules, milestones, owners, & action items updated across all phases.
• Vendor & Purchasing Management: Obtain pricing, place POs within approved budgets, track orders, and confirm material specifications and lead times prior to production.
• Change Control: Document scope changes (quantities, materials, pricing, timelines) & secure required client and internal approvals before additional work or costs are incurred.

Production & Quality Coordination

• Production Readiness: Ensure approved specifications, BOMs, work instructions, quality criteria, & materials are available before releasing jobs to full production.
• Sample & First-Article Approvals: Coordinate sample reviews, secure required client &internal quality approvals prior to full production runs.

Financial Closeout

Skills

• Basic Software Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Confidentiality
• Responsiveness
• Analytical Thinking
• Follow-up
• Active Listening
• Telephone Etiquette
• CRM
• Basic Computer Skills
• CUSTOMER ORDERS/SALES
• Customer Relationship Management (2 years of experience is required)
• Customer Relations (2 years of experience is required)
• Customer Service
• Customer support
• Adapting to Change
• Account Management (2 years of experience is required)
• Vendor Management
• Quality Control
• Client Success (2 years of experience is required)
• Microsoft Excel
• 3PL
• LTC
• Supply Chain
• Written Communication
• ERP
• bills of materials
• logistics
• freight routing
• Purchasing/Procurement
• Change management
• Project Management

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.