Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Full cycle? project leadership:

Manage the packaging redesign program from initiation through to rollout, coordinating schedules, budgets, risk management, and post?launch evaluations.

Cross functional? liaison:

Serve as the primary point of contact between Sales, Marketing Services, Creative, Brand, Marketing Analytics, Regulatory (QA), R&D, Supply Chain, Packaging Procurement, Demand Planning, Operations Planning, Production Plants, and external manufacturers? to drive project alignment and resolve issues.

Stakeholder communication:

Provide regular status updates to leadership, deliver concise summaries for key milestones, and lead weekly cross functional? meetings to keep teams aligned.

Process & timeline management:

Develop and maintain detailed project timeline accounting all cross functional teams: design adaptations, regulatory reviews, production, and distribution. Monitor milestones, anticipate bottlenecks, and adjust schedules when needed.

Scope & resource planning:

Work with department leads to assess resource capacity (internal and freelance) for each wave of SKUs.

Quality & consistency:

Ensure brand standards and market regulatory requirements are maintained across all packaging executions (graphics, copy, regulatory compliance, die-lines) and that pack formats are adapted correctly

Packaging production coordination:

Request component part numbers from purchasers. Liaise with procurement to ensure timely sourcing of materials. Manage vendor relationships and ensure packaging specs are aligned with brand and regulatory requirements. Oversee Proof HQ checks and packaging checklist sign-offs. Work closely with cross functional partners to ensure all relevant inputs are captured and maintained when prioritizing workload (e.g. sequencing, inventory management, production dates etc.) Create and maintain packaging content grid for all packaging components Maintain accurate records of packaging changes - to assist with Regulatory audits and/or product recalls Oversee boxshots and packaging flats distribution across all platforms (Salsify, MV etc.) Partner with supply chain teams to secure packaging components, die-lines, and structural samples Monitor production lead times and shipment tracking to ensure on-shelf dates are met. Coordinate with printers and vendors for upload schedules and run-out dates. Assign tasks and deadlines in Asana or MS Project templates. Support Creative team with beauty pack production, ordering and shipping product to production partners Coordinate with R&D and regulatory teams for PRF updates and health claim validations. Ensure capacity planning and resource allocation across internal and freelance teams. Track shipments and ensure alignment with retail launch timelines. Communicate with demand planning and operations teams to forecast and manage inventory. Facilitate GS1/ECC, MPSP setup and customer communication for first production and ship dates. Lead post-launch evaluations and ensure feedback loops are closed.

Risk & change management:

Identify project risks early, propose mitigation plans, and document scope changes. Ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned. Data reporting: Compile packaging data (e.g., SKUs, sizes, lead times, costs) and prepare reports or presentations summarizing project progress and budget adherence. Process improvement: Propose and implement improvements in workflow, documentation, and communication that increase efficiency and quality in future innovations.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or food manufacturing, with a track record of delivering packaging or innovation projects. Proven high level expertise in creative operations, packaging production, product manufacturing, and logistics, with a track record of collaborating cross-functionally with sales and operations to deliver seamless in-market execution. Strong understanding of packaging production processes, product development life cycles, and go?to?market logistics (including manufacturing, shipping, and shelf placement). Proficient in project management software with the ability to build and manage detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills--able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels and articulate complex information in a clear, concise manner. Strong problem-solving? skills, business acumen, and a collaborative mindset; comfortable managing change and driving process improvements. Detail oriented, ?well organized, and comfortable working in a ?fast paced? environment with shifting priorities. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Operations Management or a related field; PMP must

This role will pay between

$90,000 - $120,000

and is a

one year contract

located in

Richmond BC

(hybrid, three days a week in office) Thank you for your interest in Natures Path!