Packaging & Comercialization Specialist

Catalyst Nutraceuticals
  • Buford, GA
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title: Packaging and Commercialization Specialist

    Location: Buford

    Department: Product Development

    About Us: Catalyst Nutraceuticals is a leading custom supplement manufacturer

    headquartered in Buford, Georgia. Founded in 2015, we have grown to a 200,000+ square

    foot, GMP-certified facility with more than 250 employees, producing powders, capsules,

    stick packs, and gusseted bags for performance nutrition and wellness brands sold through

    major national retailers and e-commerce channels. Driven by quality, integrity, and

    innovation, our mission is to spark brand growth and inspire confidence in every product we

    create.

    Position Overview: The Packaging & Commercialization Specialist plays a foundational

    role in bringing new products from development approval through to manufacturing

    readiness. This position supports the setup and accuracy of packaging part numbers and

    specifications in the ERP system, establishes finished good packaging requirements,

    generates pallet configurations, and ensures all critical product data, including UPC codes

    and master case labels, are captured and communicated correctly. The role works cross

    functionally with Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Sales to ensure

    seamless product launches.

    Key Responsibilities:

    ERP Setup & Part Number Management

    • Set up and establish packaging component and label part numbers in the Deacom

    ERP system, ensuring all relevant attributes (description, pack size, vendor, cost,

    MOQ) are accurately entered and maintained, including future BOMs for in-house

    labels.

    • Enter and manage UPC codes and other critical product identifiers; verify accuracy

    prior to production launch.

    • Review and update BOMs to reflect current packaging specifications for each

    product.

    • Audit existing part numbers for accuracy and completeness; identify and resolve

    discrepancies.

    Finished Good Packaging and Label Specifications

    • Gather and manage label die lines from packaging suppliers and label vendors,

    verifying that die line dimensions and registration marks align with container and

    closure specifications prior to artwork development.

    • Assist in determining appropriate label materials in coordination with label vendors

    and Sourcing, including substrate selection, matrix configuration, and finish type

    (e.g., gloss, matte, soft-touch) based on product requirements, container

    compatibility, and cost considerations.

    • Support packaging material selection in coordination with Sourcing and Product

    Development, evaluating materials for compatibility, regulatory compliance, and

    cost-effectiveness.

    • Establish and document finished good packaging specifications, including

    container type, closure, label dimensions, fill weights, and net quantity

    declarations.

    • Determine and document appropriate packaging sizes and formats based on

    product type, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

    • Perform density testing to determine appropriate scoop size and packaging size.
    • Maintain up-to-date packaging specification sheets for all active SKUs; manage

    revisions through proper change control procedures.

    Pallet Configuration & Distribution Readiness

    • Generate pallet configurations using TOPS software, optimizing for structural

    integrity, shipping efficiency, and retailer compliance requirements.

    • Document and communicate pallet patterns, ti-hi configurations, and master case

    dimensions to relevant stakeholders.

    • Ensure master case label content is accurate and compliant, including product

    name, UPC, lot/date code fields, case count, and any retailer-specific requirements.

    • Create and maintain master case label artwork templates; coordinate with

    approved label vendors for production.

    Commercialization & Project Tracking

    • Manage and track commercialization tasks and milestones using Odoo project

    management tracker; communicate status proactively to cross-functional teams.

    • Coordinate the transfer of critical product information from Product Development to

    Commercialization, Production, and Sourcing at key project handoff points.

    • Maintain commercialization checklists to ensure all required data, specifications,

    and approvals are complete prior to production go-live.

    • Participate in new product launch kick-off meetings and provide packaging timeline

    inputs.

    Production Launch Support

    • Verify that packaging components received match approved specifications prior to

    use in production; escalate discrepancies to Sourcing and Quality.

    • Assist with first-article inspections of packaged finished goods to confirm label

    placement, fill weight, and pack configuration against specification.

    Qualifications:

    • 3-5 years of experience in packaging, commercialization, supply chain, or

    manufacturing environment within the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food &

    beverage, or consumer packaged goods industry.

    • Hands-on experience setting up and maintaining item master records, BOMs, and

    part numbers in an ERP system; Deacom experience a plus.

    • Experience with TOPS or comparable pallet optimization software strongly

    preferred.

    • Familiarity with UPC/barcode management, GS1 standards, and retail packaging

    compliance requirements.

    • Experience creating or managing packaging specifications and working with

    packaging vendors or suppliers.

    • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and document

    management.

    • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced manufacturing

    environment.

    Physical Requirements

    • May be required to wear personal protective equipment.
    • Occasionally subjected to normal warehouse and production environment.
    • May be subjected to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, powders,

    dust, and other particles.

    • Must occasionally lift up to 25lbs.

    What We Offer:

    • Competitive salary and benefits package
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development
    • A dynamic and innovative work environment
    • The chance to make a meaningful impact on health and wellness through cutting

    edge products

    Catalyst Nutraceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are

    committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Employment Eligibility Verification Must possess valid documentation to establish identity and U.S. employment eligibility.

    Security Requirements Submission to, and ability to pass, a thorough pre-employment background check by Catalyst is a requirement of employment.

    Catalyst is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Physical Requirements

    • May be required to wear personal protective equipment.
    • Occasionally subjected to normal warehouse and production environment.
    • May be subjected to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, powders,

    dust, and other particles.

    • Must occasionally lift up to 25lbs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBuford, GA

    Skills

    • Beveragesunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Capsulesunmatched
    • Consumer Packaged Goodsunmatched
    • Cost Effectiveness Analysisunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Illustrating Abilityunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Materials Testingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nutritionunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Packagingunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)unmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • eCommerceunmatched

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