Packaging Product Manager

Job Title: Product Manager

6 month contract

Hybrid (4 days onsite in Seattle)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Product Manager to lead the development of new products and explore product-related marketing opportunities within a specific category. This role involves strategic assessments for products, managing product performance against operating plans, and achieving financial and business objectives. A progressive background in product or brand management is essential, and an MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and marketing of new products within the specified category.
• Develop strategic assessments for products and manage product performance against operating plans and budgets.
• Drive the achievement of financial and business objectives.
• Engage in product and brand management, with a focus on food packaging.
• Collaborate with local partners to ensure meaningful and impactful work.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in developing and implementing quality programs and product standards.
• Experience in manufacturer and supplier quality system and product quality auditing, with an emphasis on materials.
• Progressive experience in managing the development and review of information for product safety and quality compliance.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System standards, including HACCP, GMPs, or GFSI and BRC compliant standards.
• Basic understanding of Food Safety and Quality GFSI requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative nature.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MBA preferred.
• Experience in food contact packaging (paper, plastic, compostable fiber, etc.) and non-food contact packaging.
• Familiarity with disposable cups and lids.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment with four days at the office. The position provides a balanced work-life experience and involves broad cross-functional collaboration. The work is meaningful and involves exciting local partnerships.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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