Mfg & Engineering
Packaging Specifications Manager
- Location
- Smithfield, Virginia
- Type
- Direct Hire
- Posted
- September 18, 2026
The role
Packaging Specifications Manager
Location: Smithfield, VA
Salary: $105k - $140k
Our client is a leading food manufacturer. They seek a Packaging Specifications Manager to lead packaging specification processes, data governance, and compliance while partnering across engineering, operations, quality, sales, and customer teams.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and maintain packaging specifications, data, and related systems.
- Ensure packaging meets customer, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
- Partner cross-functionally on packaging development, plant trials, and commercialization.
- Lead projects and provide guidance to packaging specification staff.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
- 2+ years of team leadership, development, or project leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and specifications.
- Experience with specification/data systems such as Specright, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with customer and regulatory systems such as e-halo, EPR, or related programs.
- Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
What’s in it for you:
- Annual bonus
- Relocation assistance available.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) options and employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off and additional employee benefits.
Apply now! One of our recruiters will review your profile and we will be in contact if you qualify!
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