Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.
Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.
Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.
Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!
Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Project Manager who is responsible for managing projects from inception to completion and effectively communicating with all involved parties.
Key Activities / Accountabilities:
- Accountable for independently managing all aspects of leading project development from custom, turnkey, primary, secondary, and hybrid packaging from conception to invoice
- Comfortable independently overseeing 15+ development project timelines efficiently and accurately
- Fulfill 30+ plus concurrent customer orders & re-orders accurately, in full and on time
- Create timelines and check transit schedules to ensure projects are being completed by the promised date
- Work with internal logistics department, design team, quality and accounting team for all project milestones
- Build items and maintain multiple item bill of materials for manufacturing
- Set up RFQs and process purchase orders in our internal system
- Provide subject matter expertise on client related systems, process and procedures
- Communicate effectively with Sales team member and other teams within Jansy
- Collaborate with Sales team member to ensure new development and customer needs are being met
- Negotiate and confirm factory pricing is correct
- May be required to liaise directly with clients, when necessary
- Other duties as assigned
- Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or HS Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience required
- Minimum 2 years of previous project management experience
- Experience working with international factories
- Ability to use Mac
- Consumer packaged goods experience or primary and secondary experience
- Packaging development experience
- Proven ability to quickly learn and confidently apply new software applications and processes
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivation with a strong sense of personal accountability
- Working knowledge of MS Office suite, Slate, Adobe suite
- Strong business acumen in project planning and management
- Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude and one who takes pride in the quality of their work
- Critical thinker and information seeker
Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
- 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance including dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
- Vision insurance options
- Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
- Health club reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 529 college savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
- Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
- Employee referral program
- Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
- Company sponsored short- and long-term disability
At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic 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 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.
Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.
*Please note that any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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Skills Required
- BA/BS degree or HS Diploma/GED equivalent work experience
- Minimum 2 years of previous project management experience
- Experience working with international factories
- Ability to use Mac
- Consumer packaged goods experience or primary and secondary experience
- Packaging development experience
- Proven ability to quickly learn new software applications
- Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
What We Do
Berlin Packaging is the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures. The company supplies billions of items annually along with package design & innovation, global sourcing, warehousing & logistics, quality advocacy, financing & consulting services for customers across all industries. Berlin Packaging brings together the best of manufacturing, distribution, and income-adding service providers. Its mission is to increase the net income of its customers through packaging products and services.
