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Packaging Development Manager jobs are open from entry-level to director across consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, with specializations in sustainable materials, structural design, and regulatory compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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OK International is a global manufacturer of electronic benchtop tools and precision dispensing solutions worldwide. We have two major product lines: Metcal electronics bench tool solutions and Techcon dispensing Systems.
We have facilities in Cypress California (US), Chandlers Ford (UK) and Shenzhen (China) supporting our customers worldwide. The OK International Team is dedicated at putting customers first, having an entrepreneurship mindset, innovative culture, cultivating relationships and never compromising on integrity. Welcome to our team!
OK International is part of the Dover Engineered Products segment of the Dover Corporation. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."
Account Management/Key Accounts work focuses on medium to long-term planning and face-to-face selling of a variety of products, services and/or solutions across multiple lines of business for a defined group of existing clients including: Developing medium to long-range sales plans and preparing strategies to protect, grow, and diversify the relationship with a defined group of existing customers. Identifying and managing interactions with assigned group of existing customers to identify cross/up and repeat sales opportunities. Resolving problems and ensuring customers receive high quality customer service. Developing client retention and growth plans and strategies for developing profitable business with assigned accounts. Reviewing and reporting on customer retention, business opportunity and market trends Incumbents in this specialization may be selling directly to the ultimate purchaser or indirectly through channel partners. Incumbents matching to this specialization are compensated based on achievement of sales targets. A Professional 3 applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.Pay Range: USD 10000 - 115000 AnnuallyWe consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year, 120 Paid Vacation Hours For Salaried Positions And 80 Paid Vacation Hours For Hourly Positions Annually, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Frontloaded Annually On January 1St Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Food & Beverage
- Medical Devices
- Telecommunications
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in packaging development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in packaging science, materials science, or engineering
- 3-7 years of hands-on packaging development or engineering experience
- Proficiency with packaging design and CAD software such as ArtiosCAD or SolidWorks
- Experience managing supplier qualification and packaging material testing protocols
- Knowledge of FDA, ASTM, ISTA, or other relevant packaging regulatory standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through new product development stages
Tips for Your Packaging Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to packaging methods
Generic project management bullets won't stand out. Call out the specific packaging formats you've developed, such as flexible films, rigid containers, or blister packs, and name the materials and substrates you've qualified through production trials.
Highlight cross-functional launch experience
Hiring managers want proof you've shepherded a packaging concept through R&D, procurement, regulatory, and manufacturing simultaneously. Describe a full product launch you owned from concept to shelf, not just your slice of it.
Get your sustainability credentials in front
Recyclability targets and PCR content requirements appear in almost every current job description. If you've led a source-reduction project or redesigned packaging to meet an EPR regulation, put that in your first bullet, not buried on page two.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists packaging development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep a portfolio of packaging specs
Bring physical samples or a PDF portfolio of technical specs, dielines, and test reports to interviews. Interviewers for packaging roles respond far better to tangible evidence of your work than to slide decks alone.
Negotiate by citing time-to-market impact
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the business value you delivered, specifically how your packaging decisions accelerated launch timelines or reduced unit costs. That framing resonates with operations-focused hiring managers more than title comparisons.
Packaging Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most packaging development managers?
The companies hiring the most packaging development managers right now include Intel Corporation, Henkel, and Wolfspeed, with the largest share of openings in California, Arizona, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods manufacturers and contract packaging organizations consistently represent the highest volume of open roles.
How many packaging development manager jobs are remote?
About 81% of packaging development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most packaging work. Roles focused on project coordination, supplier management, and regulatory documentation tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring lab testing or plant-floor involvement are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a packaging development manager?
Most packaging development managers start with a degree in packaging science, materials engineering, or a related field, then build experience as a packaging engineer or coordinator. From there, taking ownership of full product launches, leading supplier qualifications, and demonstrating cross-functional project management skills positions you for a manager title. Earning credentials through the Institute of Packaging Professionals can also accelerate advancement.
Can you get a packaging development manager job with little experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is realistic if you can show hands-on packaging work, even from internships, co-ops, or adjacent roles in quality or manufacturing. Employers hiring at the junior end of the manager level often prioritize candidates who understand packaging material testing, can read dielines, and have participated in at least one new product development cycle from concept through production.
What does the packaging development manager interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past packaging projects in detail. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from R&D, operations, and marketing is common at mid-to-large companies. Some employers ask candidates to complete a packaging brief or case study exercise before a final conversation with the hiring director.
Where can I find and apply to packaging development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to packaging development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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