Product Manager, Flexible Packaging

The Cary Company • Addison, IL • 4h ago

Location: Addison, IL (Onsite)

Division: Flexible Packaging

Reports to: Director of Sales Operations

About The Cary Company

We are expanding into flexible packaging and need a Product Manager to lead operational execution, manage product lifecycle, and support marketing and sales teams. This role is critical to ensuring smooth supplier coordination, accurate inventory planning, and compelling product positioning.

What You Will Do:

Product Strategy & Lifecycle

Define and maintain the flexible packaging product portfolio.

Monitor market trends and customer feedback to recommend product enhancements.

Operations & Supply Chain

Coordinate with suppliers to ensure lead times, MOQs, and quality standards.

Manage inventory planning and stocking strategies in collaboration with operations.

Marketing Support

Work with marketing to develop product collateral, digital content, and campaign messaging.

Ensure product data accuracy for websites, catalogs, and promotional materials.

Sales Enablement

Provide technical product knowledge and training to the sales team.

Assist in pricing strategy and margin analysis for new and existing SKUs.

Analytics & Reporting

Track product performance metrics including sales, margin, and inventory turns.

Prepare monthly reports and insights for leadership.

Qualifications:

3-5 years in product management, marketing, supply chain, or operations within flexible packaging, packaging materials, or a closely related industry.

Experience should include exposure to converting processes, vendor negotiations, and understanding of packaging specifications and compliance standards.

Strong understanding of flexible packaging materials and specifications.

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Ability to collaborate across sales, marketing, and operations teams.

Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office; experience with CRM preferred.

Compensation:

Base salary (typically $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience).

Perks:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Supplemental Insurance

Short Term Incentive Plan

401K Provision

Profit Sharing

HRA

Cafeteria Plan

Seasonal company sponsored events

Work/Life Balance

Childcare Reimbursement Program

9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment)

A little about the company:

Been around since 1895.

Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.

Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).

We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.

We have a beautiful recently renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.

We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.

Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion)

Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders

We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)

Fun Friday's, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page)

Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics:

Positive/optimistic

Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better

Curious/Inquisitive

Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers)

Supportive of Co-workers

The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.

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