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Page Group

Packaging Lab Manager

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

The Technical Packaging Lab Manager is responsible to oversee and perform technical validations for a variety of packaging projects across multiple formats as well as maintain lab equipment. Client ...

Cuisine Solutions

CPG Packaging Designer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Develop packaging structures, dielines, and material specifications, including comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOMs) and technical packaging specifications, ensuring high manufacturability and cost ...

Cuisine Solutions

CPG Packaging Designer

Sterling, VA · Hybrid

Develop packaging structures, dielines, and material specifications, including comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOMs) and technical packaging specifications, ensuring high manufacturability and cost ...

Cuisine Solutions

CPG Packaging Designer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Develop packaging structures, dielines, and material specifications, including comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOMs) and technical packaging specifications, ensuring high manufacturability and cost ...

Rise Baking Company, LLC

Packaging Engineer II

Tucker, GA · On-site

$88K - $105K/yr

Provide technical packaging expertise to the organization, developing cooperative working relationships with cross-functional teams, manufacturing plants, and external packaging vendors. Drive new ...

Aquent

Packaging Production Designer

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$37.53 - $41.70/hr

The initial engagement is a 6-month contract, beginning with a 2-week technical trial, with the ... Design and develop innovative packaging concepts from initial ideation through final production.

campus4tech

R&D Packaging Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Experience creating technical packaging drawings * Experience with working on team projects at corporate and plant level, and with engineering firms, vendors and contractors * Good interpersonal and ...

ASR Group

Packaging Engineer

Boca Raton, FL

Provide technical packaging expertise across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams * Develop and maintain packaging specifications and master data within SAP * Partner ...

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How much do technical packaging jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical packaging in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Technical Packaging professional typically collaborate with product development and manufacturing teams?

Technical Packaging professionals play a key role in bridging the gap between product development and manufacturing by ensuring that packaging designs meet both functional and production requirements. They work closely with product developers to understand the specific needs of the product, such as protection, shelf life, and branding, and then collaborate with manufacturing teams to select materials and processes that are cost-effective and scalable. Regular meetings, cross-functional project teams, and hands-on testing are common, making strong communication and problem-solving skills essential in this collaborative environment.

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

To thrive as a Technical Packaging Specialist, you need a solid background in packaging engineering, materials science, and manufacturing processes, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with CAD software, packaging testing equipment, and industry standards such as ISTA or ISO is typically required. Strong project management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in cross-functional teams and client interactions. These skills are crucial to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions that protect products and meet business objectives.

What is technical packaging?

Technical packaging refers to the specialized design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions that protect products during storage, transportation, and handling. This field combines engineering principles, materials science, and regulatory knowledge to ensure packaging meets safety, sustainability, and performance requirements. Professionals in technical packaging work to optimize packaging for cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and environmental impact, while also ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What is the difference between Technical Packaging vs Packaging Engineer?

AspectTechnical PackagingPackaging Engineer
CredentialsTechnical certifications, technical degreesEngineering degrees, certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, production lines, technical supportDesign labs, R&D, product development
Industry UsageManufacturing companies, packaging suppliersConsumer goods, pharmaceuticals, food industries
Job FocusTechnical support, troubleshooting, process optimizationDesign, development, testing of packaging solutions

Technical Packaging roles focus on technical support, process optimization, and troubleshooting within manufacturing environments. Packaging Engineers are more involved in designing and developing packaging solutions. Both roles require technical knowledge and certifications but differ in their primary responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Technical Packaging job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,348 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Technical Packaging Manager

Mark Anthony Brewing, Inc.

Waddell, AZ • On-site

$97K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we've grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike's Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.
The Manager, Technical Packaging serves as the enterprise technical leader for beverage packaging systems, materials, and standards across Mark Anthony Brewing. This role is accountable for packaging governance, material qualification, supplier technical performance, package integrity, and packaging technology development while partnering closely with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Innovation teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective packaging solutions.
Accountabilities:
  • Enterprise Packaging Standards, Governance & Technical Leadership
  • Packaging Quality Systems, Supplier Performance & Material Assurance
  • Packaging Materials Leadership (Cans, Ends, Corrugate Glass & Closures)
  • Material Qualification, Validation & Package Integrity
  • Commercialization, Innovation & Packaging Technology Development
  • High-Speed Manufacturing Performance, Equipment Reliability & Operational Excellence
  • Technical Capability Building, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

Key Metrics & Financial Targets:
  • Packaging COGS Improvement & Cost Avoidance
  • Productivity & Continuous Improvement Savings Delivery
  • Packaging Material Quality & Consumer Complaint
  • Reduction Manufacturing Performance & OEE Improvement
  • Innovation & Commercialization Success Rate Capital Project Delivery & Benefit Realization
  • Supplier Performance & Service Reliability

Own:
  • Packaging specifications, drawings, and standards
  • Material qualification processes and test methods
  • Supplier technical approvals and performance management
  • Packaging defect standards and AQL governance
  • Commercialization packaging readiness reviews
  • Network packaging best practices and centerlines

Influence:
  • Equipment selection
  • Operations procedures
  • Capital planning
  • Supplier/Copacker selection

Veto:
  • Supplier Approvals lacking technical qualification
  • Material changes with unresolved risk
  • Pack designs or Commercialization launches with unresolved packaging risks

Critical Stakeholders & Relationships:
  • Plant ops teams (internal and external): align on material and equipment standards
  • Procurement teams: Work together on material sourcing strategies and impact cost recovery
  • Quality Assurance Teams: alignment on specs, test methods and NCR management
  • Equipment OEMs: align on equipment capability and material compatibility
  • Copackers and Suppliers: Align on material standards, AQLs/Defect rates and quality standards

Qualifications, Education & Experience:
  • BS Degree in Related Subject
  • Packaging Operations Management 5 yrs high speed environment
  • IBD Packaging Certifications
  • Extensive Beverage Packaging Material Expertise

Skills Needed To Be Successful:
  • Beverage packaging technologies/Packaging material science and material testing methodologies
  • SPC and process capability analysis/Root cause analysis/Power BI and data analytics
  • Capital project management
  • Cross-functional leadership/Influencing without authority

Extraordinary Leadership Expectations:
  • Ability to influence and engage with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization and create cross functional alignment.

Compensation:
Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.
  • Competitive annual salary from $97,000 to $121,000 based in Glendale, AZ or Columbia, SC
  • Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Company matching 401(k) contributions
  • Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
  • Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:
Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:
Best in Our CraftWe set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.
Ambitiously CuriousWe stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.
Made With HumilityWe bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.
Daringly DisruptiveWe disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.
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