Packaging Manager

Greenville, SC
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

Company Overview

At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next. 
Our Team 

Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey.  We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?  

We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients

This is a full time, hybrid role with our office in Greenville. This position does require 3 days in office and 2 days that can be completed remotely from home.

Who We Are Looking For:

The Packaging Manager leads the strategy, development, and execution of packaging across the company’s clothing brands, hard goods, and accessories portfolio. This role ensures packaging enhances brand identity, supports operational efficiency, and meets all safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Success in this role is measured by effective leadership of the packaging team, strong cross-functional collaboration, and delivery of compliant, cost-effective, and innovative packaging solutions. The role plays a critical part in supporting brand growth, sustainability initiatives, and consumer experience.

What You'll Do:

  • 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
Who You Are:
  • 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
  • Experience in apparel, consumer goods, or baby/children’s products preferred
  • 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
What We Offer:
  • 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!
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