Product Label and Packaging Program Manager
Job Description
Product Labels & Packaging Program Manager (16 Week Contract)
Overview
We are hiring a temporary Product Labels & Packaging Program Manager (16 weeks) to lead and stabilize label and packaging execution during a critical international launch production window. This role will ensure all purchase orders (POs) placed across our global manufacturing base are compliant, accurate, and production-ready as we scale new and replacement POs.
This person will operate at the center of a highly cross-functional ecosystem, partnering with Sourcing, Product Development, QA, Creative, external label partners, and 100+ manufacturing partners across the US, Canada, UK, and EU.
Responsibilities
1. Cross-Functional Project Management
- Own execution of labels and packaging across all categories and regions
- Drive alignment between Manufacturing partners and external vendor (Rudholm) to ensure readiness for production
- Act as the central point of coordination across 100+ manufacturing partners
2. Compliance, PO Approval & Production Readiness
- Review and check packaging and label accuracy in the Rudholm (and other packaging) vendor portals before production begins
- Validate that all required label and packaging assets are correct, complete, and compliant
- Ensure zero outdated or incorrect label usage at factory level
3. Vendor & Partner Management
Work directly with manufacturing partners to ensure correct implementation of labels and packaging
Reduce back-and-forth by enforcing structured inputs and clear requirements
4. QA, Tracking & Issue Management
- Maintain rigorous tracking for label and packaging status across all POs
- Partner with QA to ensure label accuracy and prevent inspection failures
- Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and gaps and resolve before production impact What Success Looks Like
Key outcomes
By the end of the 16 week contract, you will have:
- Ensured 100% of POs are approved with compliant labels and packaging prior to production
- Established a clear tracking and approval reporting across all vendors and regions
- Eliminated use of outdated or incorrect label templates across factories
- Reduced vendor confusion and back-and-forth through standardized inputs and processes
- Created visibility into risks and ensured no production delays due to label or packaging issues
By the end of the 16 week contract, you will achieved the following:
- PO Approval SLA: 100% of new POs reviewed and signed off within 24 hours using the new labels for international launch
- Compliance Accuracy: 0% compliance-related label errors across US, CA, UK, EU
- QA Performance: 0% inspection failures due to label or packaging issues
- Requirements
- 5+ years experience in labels, packaging, sourcing operations, or production
- Experience managing high-volume, multi-vendor production environments
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage version control at scale
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills for tracking and data management
- Ability to operate with urgency and autonomy in a fast-paced environment
- Bonus: familiarity with regional labeling requirements (US, CA, EU, UK)
Hourly rate $50-70
40 hours a week
Meet Your Recruiter
Alonya Van Rooyen
From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.
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