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Crocs

Director, Packaging

Broomfield, CO · On-site

Overview The Director of Packaging for BRAND Crocs Inc., is responsible for leading enterprise packaging strategy and execution across the Crocs and HEYDUDE brands. This role ensures packaging ...

Capital City Press

Packager - Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$13 - $15.75/hr

Packaging Operators, Packaging Supervisors and Packaging Director General Summary of Position: The responsibility of the Packager is to assist in the handling, assembly and production of the ...

Radius Packaging

Packaging Technician

Delavan, WI

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

... direct and shared work environment. Radius Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. Ideal ... Candidate: * Active, multi-tasker * Comfortable lifting up to 30lbs and working in warm temps

Radius Packaging

Packaging Technician

Delavan, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

... direct and shared work environment. Radius Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. Ideal ... Candidate: * Active, multi-tasker * Comfortable lifting up to 30lbs and working in warm temps

Freshworks

Director, Pricing & Packaging

San Mateo, CA · Hybrid

$207K - $256K/yr

Freshworks is seeking a Director of Pricing & Packaging to help develop and execute pricing, packaging, and monetization initiatives across the Freshworks portfolio. This is a high-visibility senior ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for packaging director in the United States is $121,522.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a Packaging Director faces when launching a new product line?

A Packaging Director often encounters challenges such as coordinating cross-functional teams, managing tight timelines, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards when launching a new product line. Balancing cost-effectiveness with sustainability goals and innovative design can be complex, as it requires collaboration with suppliers, marketing, and manufacturing. Additionally, adapting to last-minute changes in product specifications or market requirements while maintaining quality standards is a frequent hurdle. Success in this role relies on strong project management skills and proactive communication.

What are Packaging Directors?

Packaging Directors are senior professionals responsible for overseeing the design, development, and execution of a company's packaging strategies. They lead teams to ensure that packaging meets quality, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness standards while aligning with brand objectives. Packaging Directors often collaborate with product development, marketing, and supply chain departments to create innovative packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and meet regulatory requirements. Their role typically includes managing budgets, vendor relationships, and staying updated on industry trends and technologies.

What is the difference between Packaging Director vs Packaging Manager?

AspectPackaging DirectorPackaging Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire packaging strategy, manages multiple teams, and aligns packaging with company goals.Manages daily packaging operations, supervises packaging staff, and ensures quality standards.
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field; extensive experience in packaging roles.Bachelor's degree or equivalent; experience in packaging or manufacturing.
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices and large manufacturing facilities.Manufacturing plants and packaging lines.
ScopeStrategic, cross-departmental, and long-term planning.Operational, day-to-day management.

The Packaging Director focuses on strategic planning and overall packaging initiatives, while the Packaging Manager handles daily operations and team supervision. Both roles require relevant experience and work in manufacturing environments, but the director's role is broader and more strategic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Packaging Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Packaging Director, you need expertise in packaging design, supply chain management, and materials science, often backed by a degree in packaging engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, packaging testing equipment, and sustainability standards is commonly required, along with certifications like ISTA or Six Sigma. Strong leadership, project management, and effective communication skills help drive cross-functional teams and foster innovation. These competencies ensure efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible packaging solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements.
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Director, Packaging

Director, Packaging

Crocs

Broomfield, CO • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Crocs rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Director of Packaging for BRAND Crocs Inc., is responsible for leading enterprise packaging strategy and execution across the Crocs and HEYDUDE brands. This role ensures packaging solutions that are brandappropriate, costeffective, compliant, and scalable globally while advancing sustainability, operational excellence, and supplier partnership objectives. Operating at the intersection of Product, Sourcing, Sustainability, Operations, and Brand Marketing, this leader sets clear enterprise standards while enabling brand differentiation where it matters most.

What You'll Do

Enterprise & Brand Leadership

  • Own enterprise packaging strategy along with the design / development process across Crocs and HEYDUDE, balancing shared processes and standards with brandspecific needs.
  • Establish clear governance, decision rights, and handling critical issues for packaging across both brands.
  • Partner with brand marketing & product, regional, and functional leaders to ensure packaging supports consumer experience, brand expression, and operational efficiency.

Supplier & Manufacturing Expertise

  • Maintain deep knowledge of the global packaging landscape - materials, design/engineering trends, supplier base, including design & engineering partners, manufacturers, converters, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
  • Evaluate and maintain suppliers of design and engineering services based on capability, cost, quality, compliance, scalability, and innovation.
  • Partner with Global Product Supply to provide input and guidance to packaging supplier selection and sample approval
  • Understand and apply global manufacturing capabilities across all major packaging formats and materials.

Materials & Technical Expertise

  • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of all major packaging material types, including but not limited to paperboard, corrugate, plastics, biobased materials, films, inks, and adhesives.
  • Assess material and structure tradeoffs to optimize performance, sustainability, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Partner with functions to guide & lead packaging testing, validation, and qualification standards to ensure durability, quality, and compliance.
  • Partner with Brand Marketing & Product teams to ensure packaging

Cost & Value Management

  • Own and manage total packaging cost in collaboration with Product, Marketing & Global Product Supply to deliver packaging that meets brand aesthetic, performance and cost targets.
  • Have a clear understanding of cost drivers and levers across materials, suppliers, regions, and formats to deliver value engineered solutions to business.

Global Compliance & Sustainability

  • Ensure all packaging meets global regulatory and compliance requirements, including labeling, safety, recyclability, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations.
  • Partner closely with Sustainability and Legal teams to align packaging solutions with corporate sustainability goals and external regulations.
  • Partner with Sustainability to track and report on compliance, risk, and progress against sustainability targets.

CrossFunctional Partnership

  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Retail partners to integrate packaging early in the product lifecycle.
  • Support new product introductions, channel expansion, and regional growth with scalable packaging solutions.
  • Act as the enterprise subjectmatter expert for packagingrelated decisions and tradeoffs.

Process & Team Leadership

  • Lead and drive the packaging design & engineering process through a set of external partners and contracted resources as required to meet business needs.
  • Build enterprise packaging capabilities, tools, standards, and documentation to support consistent execution.
  • Create clear accountabilities & responsibilities with functional partners to ensure projects are delivered to expectations.  Set clear goals for timelines and deliverables that enable effective execution of projects. 
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring to the Table
    • 10+ years of progressive experience in packaging, with leadership experience in a multibrand or global consumer products environment.
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
    • Deep expertise in packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier ecosystems.
    • Proven experience managing multiple packaging projects and driving execution through external partners.
    • Strong understanding of global packaging compliance and sustainability requirements.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence without direct authority.
    • Experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer goods strongly preferred.

    What Success Looks Like

    • Clear enterprise packaging standards with brandappropriate flexibility.
    • Reduced packaging cost and complexity across both brands.
    • Fast and flexible packaging design / engineering process with clear inputs & outputs along with well-defined roles and responsibilities across functions.
    • A well-managed portfolio of projects with clear timeline & deliverables focused on business needs.
    • Packaging solutions that support brand expression, sustainability goals, functional performance and cost targets.
    • A capable, scalable packaging process that is ready for future growth.

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Title: Director, Packaging 

Salary or Pay Range: $150,000 - $175,000 

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. 

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. 

The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration.  The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

Job Category: Corporate 

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