Gerber Childrenswear LLC · 6 days ago
Packaging Manager
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGerber Childrenswear LLC is dedicated to quality and safety in children's clothing. They are seeking a Packaging Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of packaging solutions that enhance brand identity and support sustainability initiatives.
ApparelChildrenFashion
Responsibilities
Develop and implement packaging strategy aligned with brand and financial goals
Lead and mentor the internal packaging team, fostering innovation and expertise
Partner with executive leadership to identify packaging opportunities that improve cost, sustainability, and consumer experience
Oversee the design, testing, and validation of packaging to ensure functionality, compliance, and sustainability
Drive innovation in packaging design, materials, and processes for retail and e-commerce readiness
Establish and maintain packaging specifications, documentation, and approval processes
Collaborate with sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to optimize packaging efficiency and reduce total landed cost
Lead vendor qualification, packaging material approvals, and costing discussions
Ensure packaging meets all regulatory, safety, and retailer requirements
Drive and monitor sustainability initiatives and report on packaging sustainability KPIs
Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Logistics, and E-commerce teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
Minimum of 6+ years of packaging experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
Deep knowledge of packaging materials, including paperboard, plastics, hangers, boxes, and sustainable alternatives
Strong understanding of packaging compliance, safety, and retailer requirements, particularly for infant and children's products
Knowledge of vendor compliance requirements, qualification processes, and retailer guidelines
Understanding of sustainability initiatives, including recyclability and reduction of plastics
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience developing and maintaining packaging specifications, documentation, and guidelines
Strong project management and process management capabilities
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to drive innovation while balancing cost, quality, and operational efficiency
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed, highly organized, and able to complete projects with limited supervision
Preferred
Experience in apparel, consumer goods, or baby/children's products
Benefits
Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation.
Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle
Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!
Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development
Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!
Extras, discounts and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!
Company
Gerber Childrenswear LLC
Gerber Childrenswear LLC is a leading socially responsible marketer of children's everyday basic and fashion apparel and related products which it offers under some of the world's trusted brands.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-10-17Acquired
1998-06-11IPO
Leadership Team
Maria Montano
President/CEO
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