Senior Project Manager Packaging

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager Packaging at tonies, you'll lead the development and execution of innovative packaging solutions from concept to completion. Responsibilities include overseeing project lifecycles, managing timelines and budgets, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain), and driving sustainability initiatives. You'll work with vendors, ensuring packaging meets quality, brand, and regulatory standards. Experience in packaging development within the consumer products or toy industry, knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes, and strong project management skills are essential. The role requires collaboration with overseas manufacturers and a commitment to eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Must have:
  • 7+ years' experience in project management/packaging development
  • Deep understanding of packaging materials and processes
  • Knowledge of industry regulations (ASTM, EN-71)
  • Cross-functional collaboration & leadership skills
  • Sustainability initiatives experience
  • Proficiency in project management software
Perks:
  • Global Teamwork
  • Flexible Working (up to 5 remote days)
  • Workation (up to 30 days/year)
  • 30 days paid leave + additional days off
  • toniecation days (up to 10 unpaid leave days after 1 year)
  • Deutschlandticket/parking/bicycle leasing/remote work subsidy
  • Company pension plan subsidies
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Babbel & Calm app access
  • Tonies product discounts

Job Details

About tonies:
tonies is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with around 8 million Tonieboxes and more than 100 million Tonies figurines sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. As the original category creator in interactive audio for children, tonies stands apart in its pioneering approach and market leadership.

Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes more than 1,100 Tonies figurines in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.

Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we’re shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.
You as part of tonies:
As a Senior Project Manager Packaging, you are a driving force behind the development and execution of innovative packaging solutions that leave a lasting impact. By identifying and resolving bottlenecks, you ensure projects not only stay on track but also meet our highest quality standards, aligning with brand objectives and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—such as Product Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain—you shape packaging strategies that seamlessly integrate business goals with market needs.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
  • Lead Packaging Projects: Oversee the entire lifecycle of packaging projects, from concept to completion, ensuring that designs are innovative, functional, and cost-effective.
  • Project Planning & Timeline Management: Develop, manage, and structure projects with their timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are timely and within budget.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, marketing, and operations to ensure packaging meets product requirements, brand standards, and consumer expectations.
  • Sustainability Initiatives: Lead the effort to innovate sustainable packaging solutions, working to reduce environmental impact while maintaining cost-effectiveness and appeal.
  • Vendor Management: Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturers, overseeing prototyping, production runs, and quality assurance to ensure that packaging materials and processes align with sustainability and quality goals.
What we are looking for:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Project Management, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in project management, packaging development, or a related role within the consumer products or toy industry
  • Deep understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and design principles, particularly within the toy or consumer goods industry
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards (ASTM, EN-71, etc.)
  • Experience working with overseas manufacturers and vendors
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with a high degree of autonomy
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in sustainability initiatives and implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar tools)
  • Fluency in German & English
Why tonies?
  • Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
  • Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
  • Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
  • Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
  • Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
  • Flexible WorkingEquipped with individual equipment, you can work remotely for up to 5 days in consultation with your team - depending on your area of responsibility. And if you're up for a workation, you can work from abroad for up to 30 calendar days per year.
  • Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
  • Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
  • Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.
Good to know:
As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies®. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sabine Schykowski
Recruiting & Onboarding Partner

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About The Company

tonies® is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with more than 6.8 million Tonieboxes and 82 million Tonies sold.


The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. 


Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes more than 1,100 Tonies figurines in several languages. 

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