Packaging Development Manager

My client, a leading supplier of table linens, kitchen textiles and other home products to retailers throughout North America and internationally, through its wholesale and eCommerce channels is seeking a Packaging Development Manager to join their team.The successful candidate will have the ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment, be detailed oriented and a self-starter with a proven track record of a minimum 3-5 year experience managing full lifecycle of creative projects, photography projects, packaging costing and production for direct import and warehouse orders for Walmart. Duties: Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:Manage packaging process and communicates with key stakeholders throughout the development, design, to launch process.Manage and monitor project progress to ensure projects meet scope, timeline, budget, and quality goals. Works with overseas factories to establish milestone dates.Prepares critical documentation to begin package development and track progress to ensure critical deadlines are met.Contact suppliers, customer, and agents/factories to collect and gather all necessary package and product specifications, printing information, limitations, etc.Attending product development meetings with both internal and external teams.Handles the creation and maintenance of packaging technical specification sheets into PLM system.Communicate in a timely manner the status of each project.RequirementsQualifications: Experience, Competencies, and Education:Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a packaging design, marketing, project management or business discipline.Expert on packaging materialand spec, and able to effectively negotiate and manage packaging cost.Proven track record of successfully managing projects. Must possess strong project management skills with experience overseeing and following through on processes and projects.Able to manage multipleprojects simultaneously, prioritize, think quickly and meet tight deadlinesStrong organizational skills and detail oriented.Basic knowledge of graphic designpractices and processes, preferably for packaging.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,including ability to collaborate with individuals from many areas and disciplines within the organizationProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and, PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & PhotoshopKnowledge of Home Furnishing & Textile Industry a plus