Packaging Manager jobs in Washington, DC

Berlin Packaging is the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. We are a $2.6 billion-dollar company with 30 straight years of record growth.

Don’t know what makes the rigid packaging industry special? Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store. Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see. Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too. 

Next, combine that with an award-winning culture. Our 1,000 employees are high-performing - and importantly, collaborative - entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an “Anything is Possible!” mindset. We love it here. Our engagement scores are 3x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Now you understand why since 1898, our 100 year-old company has grown 10x faster than our industry!

And we're not done yet.

In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Project Manager for the Retail Division, who oversees from beginning to end the production of multi branded samplers for clients they are assigned. This includes managing communications with brands, the client, and vendors.

Key Accountabilities:  

• Maintain daily communication with client sales lead and Director of Sales and Project Management to plan project scope and report on project status.

• Work directly with clients to gather artwork direction, sampler details, important dates, approvals, and updates.
• Keep active contact with participating brands to collect required assets, images, samples, approvals, and production units.
• Responsible for coordinating directly with designers/vendors to develop desired product.

• Create purchase orders for each participating brand product and work with brands to track and ensure production units are delivered timely.
• Oversee sampler development on all project components depending on the desired structure.
• Send artwork for approval to brands and clients.
• Keep track of production units and corresponding ship dates.
• Complete Retailer required documentation for projects.
• Oversee assembly of kits by developing assembly guidelines and presentations.
• Produce invoice content for all chargebacks to brands. Partner with Director of Sales and Project Management to troubleshoot chargebacks and issues with billing that need additional assistance beyond the accounting and ops teams.
• Serve as main point of contact with retailer after the initial sale. Work closely with Director of Sales and Project Management on timelines, action plans, and communications to brands and retailers.
• Own ensuring the project is completed on time and communication back to retailer is completed once shipments are closed.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned/required.
• Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of related, relevant professional experience, including knowledge of project management tools, systems, and processes
• Strong business acumen
• Takes initiative to successfully complete tasks with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and detail-oriented with an inquisitive nature
• Ability to proactively solve problems using techniques that identify and resolve root cause issues
• Contributes to a team environment
• Strong communication skills, including effective negotiation skills
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• A strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude and one who takes pride in the quality of their work

Working Environment:  

• Office environment

At Berlin Packaging, we recruit traits, not skills. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance (including an HSA option and telemedicine), dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plan, employee assistance, smoking cessation program, pet insurance (new!), employee discounts, employee referral bonus program, and, last but not least, flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.

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