Project Manager, Packaging

*this role is based in our Austin, TX HQ with a hybrid work schedule

Made In is the leader in the digitally-native kitchen space. We bring Chef expertise and centuries-old cookware manufacturing techniques to craft professional-quality kitchen tools for the home and professional cook. We are backed by some of the best chefs in the world and have been featured in publications and shows such as the TODAY Show, NY Times, Fast Company, Business Insider, and more.

As Project Manager, Packaging, you will lead packaging and non-stock projects from concept through launch—including channel-specific solutions for e-commerce, club, and traditional retail, as well as first-to-market designs for new products. You’ll turn marketing and product needs into executable plans, coordinate suppliers and internal teams, and ensure every box, label, and display is delivered on time, on budget, and on brand.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Build timelines, budgets, and identify risks for packaging projects; drive milestones from design approval to first production.

Multi-Channel & New-Product Design

Translate channel requirements (e-commerce ship-tests, club-pack formats, shelf impact, etc.) and new-product briefs into clear packaging specs and artwork workflows.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Serve as the hub between Marketing, Product Development, Operations, Sales and suppliers to align specifications, artwork, and launch dates.

Supplier & Contract Management

Support sourcing, negotiate project-specific terms, track supplier KPIs (quality, OTIF, cost), and drive corrective actions.

Cost & Sustainability Optimization

Partner with Packaging Engineering and Procurement to identify material alternatives, reduce waste, and meet cost-reduction and recyclability targets.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure packaging meets regulatory, brand, and sustainability standards; coordinate testing, certifications, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years managing packaging or consumer-goods projects with proven on-time/on-budget delivery.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing methods, and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience designing packaging for multiple channels (e-commerce, retail, club, etc.) and for new-product launches.
• Proficiency with project-management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet) and ERP systems.
• Solid grasp of cost modeling and basic procurement principles.
• Exceptional organization, clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability and willingness to travel minimally for supplier visits and press checks.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, 401k, healthcare benefits (including fertility and family-building care, mental health therapy, teladoc virtual health access along with HSA and FSA plans) and free and discounted cookware
• A people-centric workplace with flexible time off
• A vibrant, lively office space in the heart of South Austin which includes our onsite studio kitchen

Made In is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Made In makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.