Program Manager, Packaging
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Program Manager Packaging will lead the workflow coordination and execution of packaging and printed user guide projects across BGEs grills accessories and consumables portfolio. This role is responsible for end-to-end packaging project management vendor and production coordination and cross-functional process oversight working closely with Product Marketing Design Supply Chain Legal/Compliance and external packaging vendors.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented operational leader skilled cross-functional collaborator and packaging production expert with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent SKUs in a fast-paced product-driven environment. Success in this role will be measured by on-time project delivery packaging accuracy and compliance vendor performance and continuous improvement in workflow efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end packaging and printed materials projects from intake through vendor handoff coordinating briefs timelines stakeholder reviews compliance approvals and file releases across cross-functional teams.
- Own project timelines across concurrent SKUs and product lines tracking deliverables and milestones in Asana while proactively communicating status and risks to Product Marketing Design and Supply Chain partners.
- Serve as the primary liaison to packaging suppliers and print vendors managing RFQs quotes material specs proof reviews and delivery schedules to meet quality speed and cost targets.
- Maintain packaging assets within DAM and shared systems including artwork files approved versions and approval histories.
- Continuously improve packaging workflows tools and processes while staying current on industry trends materials innovation and production technology.
- Advance sustainability goals by promoting responsible sourcing reducing material use and shipping waste and embedding sustainable practices into packaging workflows and vendor relationships.
Required Qualifications
- 57 years of experience in packaging program management packaging production print traffic or related operational roles with strong knowledge of print production workflows and packaging execution or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of concurrent packaging SKUs across multiple product lines coordinate with technical packaging vendors and prepress partners and maintain accuracy through complex review and approval cycles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities meet deadlines and follow through on commitments.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and packaging file workflows; familiarity with DAM and asset-tracking systems.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in consumer products outdoor cooking retail dealer/distributor networks e-commerce manufacturing hospitality events or lifestyle brands.
- Familiarity with major retail channel packaging requirements (Williams Sonoma Sur La Table REI Ace Hardware Target Home Depot); experience with DTC and drop-ship product packaging; knowledge of sustainability certifications or eco-packaging standards.
- Interest in live-fire cooking outdoor entertaining or the Big Green Egg brand community.
Work Environment Schedule and Physical Requirements
This role is hybrid based in Atlanta GA. The typical schedule is MondayFriday 9am-5pm EST with occasional evening weekend travel or event support as business needs require.
The work environment includes office and occasional vendor facility or warehouse environments. The role may require standing using a computer for extended periods occasional lifting of product samples or packaging materials and traveling for vendor visits or production reviews as business needs require with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Big Green Egg is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on merit qualifications business needs and job-related criteria. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Big Green Egg provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Applicants who need an accommodation during the hiring process may contact HR at
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to list every duty responsibility or qualification. Big Green Egg may modify job duties or requirements based on business needs subject to applicable law.
Required Experience:
Manager
