Production Development Manager (Printing & Packaging)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Production Development Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end production development process for printing and packaging products. This role requires strong technical knowledge of printing, packaging materials, and production processes to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. The Manager will work closely with global teams, suppliers, and internal departments to drive product innovation, process improvements, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product development process for printing and packaging categories.
• Oversee sample development, testing, and approvals to ensure quality standards.
• Translate market needs, customer input, and competitive intelligence into product concepts.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, and Customer Service teams to develop innovative and cost-effective printing and packaging solutions.
• Work with local and overseas suppliers to source materials, negotiate costs, and monitor performance.
• Ensure smooth transition from product development to bulk production, solving any issues that may arise.
• Monitor production processes, capacity planning, and compliance with Trimco’s global standards.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risk assessment, resource allocation.
• Maintain updated product libraries, technical documents, and specifications.
• Analyze costs, quality, testing and lead time to propose improvements and efficiency gains.
• Train and guide the production development team to strengthen technical knowledge and operational performance.
• Provide regular reports to senior management and regional HQ on project status, supplier performance, and key KPIs.

Job Requirement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Printing Technology, Packaging, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in production development, with at least 3 years in a managerial role (preferably in printing, labels, or packaging industry).
• Strong technical knowledge of printing techniques (offset, flexo, digital, thermal, screen, etc.) and packaging processes.
• Proven ability to manage product costing, supplier negotiation, and vendor development.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of quality standards, compliance, and sustainability requirements in packaging.
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and familiarity with product lifecycle management tools.