Production Project Manager - Beauty

Outform Group•Union City, CA

About The Position

The Production Project Manager is responsible for managing retail display and packaging projects from development through production and final delivery. This role oversees domestic and international manufacturing partners, coordinates schedules and budgets, supports prototyping and engineering change documentation, and ensures quality and design integrity throughout the production lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, technical manufacturing knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY The Production Project Manager owns day-to-day execution of assigned production projects and is accountable for delivering finished goods on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role works closely with account management, development, engineering, and logistics teams as well as external manufacturing vendors to ensure projects progress from concept to distribution seamlessly. The Production Project Manager is responsible for identifying risks, documenting production and engineering issues, escalating concerns appropriately, and implementing solutions that support project objectives and client expectations.

Requirements

3 to 5 years experience in a POP or manufacturing organization
Proven experience managing production projects for retail displays and/or packaging
Experience coordinating domestic and international production and shipping
Ability to read and interpret Engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience working within ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including (preferred but not required): Corrugated packaging Printing Vacuum forming Plastic fabrication Wood fabrication Metal fabrication Finishing processes such as painting and powder coating

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of orders
Follow up on status for domestic and international production with manufacturing vendors
Generate manufacturing orders and prepare projects for production readiness
Support project development efforts, including feasibility reviews and material considerations
Assist with prototype builds and document engineering changes
Document engineering and production issues and support corrective actions
Support packaging submissions, including design review and drop testing coordination
Utilize Microsoft D365 ERP to enter project BOMs, create purchase orders and support production planning
Review and approve proofs, dielines, and first article/
Identify, document, and communicate potential quality concerns
Ensure projects remain within approved budgets and timelines
Maintain design integrity and quality standards throughout production
Submit instruction sheets requests and provide supporting documentation
support shipping logistics coordination and identify any special shipping requirements
Work with line leads to approve first articles and finished goods pack outs