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Product Operations Coordinator

Pentland Brands Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA

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Full time Packaging Packaging Briefing Product Operations

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Job Description

The Product Operations Coordinator supports end-to-end packaging development and execution across categories and product lines, partnering with cross-functional teams to keep projects aligned to brand standards, sustainability, regulatory needs, and go-to-market timelines.

Responsibilities

Support packaging development from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
Define and manage critical paths tied to go-to-market schedules, coordinating across departments to hit milestones
Track project progress, surface risks early, and implement contingency plans to reduce delays and issues
Support the packaging briefing process by translating brand strategy and product requirements into clear, actionable briefs for internal creative teams and external agencies
Serve as a point of contact with creative agencies and artworkers to develop packaging concepts that are visually compelling and on brand
Coordinate artwork creation, revisions, and approvals to maintain consistency across SKUs and markets
Support artwork systems by ensuring files are properly built, versioned, and stored
Partner with the Raw Materials Team to maintain a packaging library including specifications, samples, and historical data for reference and reuse
Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Creative, Supply Chain, Design and PD, and Retail teams to align packaging with product specs, consumer insights, and commercial goals
Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to maintain alignment, resolve blockers, and keep projects moving
Work with raw materials and compliance teams regionally and globally to ensure packaging meets environmental, social, and regulatory standards, including certifications and corporate responsibility guidelines
Help refine internal workflows that support efficient packaging development and approvals
Assist with implementing systems and tools that improve visibility, tracking, and reporting across packaging projects
Troubleshoot asset management and workflow systems, resolving exceptions to keep operations running smoothly
Support packaging budgets, including artwork development and production costs
Prioritize resource needs across projects, identify time-saving opportunities, and support project accountability
Provide ongoing stakeholder updates on project status, risks, and milestones
Document packaging specifications and packaging insights testing results
When needed, help orchestrate consumer or retail insights projects tied to packaging changes so updates are informed by insight
Communicate packaging strategy developments to cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Requirements

2-3 years of project coordination experience, preferably in packaging, retail, apparel, or FMCG
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (preferred)
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
High organization with attention to detail and problem-solving capability
Understanding of digital asset management systems and artwork setup
Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams
Technical knowledge of packaging materials, printing processes, sustainable packaging practices, and relevant regulations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-first, high-energy environment with a positive, can-do, customer-focused attitude

Benefits

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
Hybrid working
Flexible start and finish times
Generous paid time off
Product discounts
Sample sales
Medical and healthcare support
Additional benefits designed to support you at work and beyond

Role location and setup

Long Beach, CA (hybrid)

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