Packaging Optimization Lead

Job Description: Packaging Optimization Lead

Company: [Eterna Management] Location: Orange County, California (On-Site) Industry: Third-Party Logistics | Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of Operations

About Us

We are a fast-growing Orange County-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in the handling, fulfillment, and distribution of hemp-derived products. Think of us as the pit crew behind the race car — our clients are out there winning customers, and we make sure every package leaves our facility fast, compliant, and cost-optimized.

Position Overview

The Packaging Optimization Lead is the architect of our packaging ecosystem. Just as a master chess player thinks ten moves ahead, this role anticipates inefficiencies before they become problems — redesigning workflows, cutting dimensional weight costs, and ensuring full compliance. You will own the packaging process from concept to shipment, leading a team in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization

• Audit and redesign packaging workflows to reduce material waste, labor costs, and dimensional weight charges — think of this as tuning an engine so every cylinder fires at the right time
• Identify and implement automation or technology solutions to improve packing speed and accuracy
• Benchmark packaging KPIs and continuously drive improvement across throughput, error rates, and cost per unit

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee label accuracy, QR code integration, and required health/ingredient disclosures
• Partner with the compliance team to stay ahead of evolving state and federal hemp packaging laws

Team Leadership

• Lead, schedule, and develop a packaging team of 8–15 associates across multiple shifts
• Foster a culture of precision — like a symphony conductor ensuring every instrument plays its part on time

Client & Vendor Relations

• Source and negotiate with packaging material vendors to balance cost, sustainability, and compliance

Inventory & Systems

• Maintain accurate packaging inventory levels within the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Coordinate with fulfillment and receiving teams to prevent bottlenecks

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in packaging, fulfillment, or production operations —nutraceuticals, or regulated CPG industries
• Packaging and labeling regulations
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a warehouse or production environment
• Proficiency with WMS platforms and Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Strong analytical mindset — you see data like a GPS, using it to reroute toward efficiency
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3PL operations and multi-client fulfillment environments
• Familiarity with sustainable packaging practices and eco-friendly material sourcing
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person