PROJECT MANAGER - PACKAGING

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Packaging Project Manager is responsible for the successful completion of client projects while ensuring client satisfaction. This position will manage projects to ensure execution of all tasks; including assisting in organizing, managing and communicating with resources that deliver all the work required to complete a project. This position will manage all factors that govern project success to ensure high-quality delivery within time, cost and scope parameters, and assist with and manage high-level projects with the support of a Senior Management Team.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Centralized Communications
  Serve as the centralized communications point and ensure that all team members receive timely and appropriate project information
• Workflow
  Enforces a streamlined workflow of JPG processes
• Organization
  Ensure that all project documents are captured in the project and files are categorized and well organized
• Resource Planning
  Assist with providing information to map out intended client projects in a capacity plan for review against other work in progress
• Oversight
  Manage the schedule throughout the project lifecycle to track progress and make adjustments for any changes that may be necessary
• Approvals
  Secure approvals at all stages of the workflow process
• Quality Assurance Reviews
  Make certain our work meets our quality standards and that tasks and projects are completed properly to ensure client satisfaction
• Problem Resolution
  Monitor project problems to ensure that issues are resolved satisfactorily and on a timely basis
• Meeting Scheduling/Coordination
  create/design meeting schedules to achieve effective communication and exchange information between all key stakeholders
• Liaison
  Acts as the primary liaison among internal departments

DESIRED SKILLS, QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in project management in a retail/CPG environment
• Strong understanding of the packaging graphics industry
• Knowledge of flexographic, offset and gravure print processes
• An understanding of prepress production requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead customer meetings without oversight
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize in high-pressure situations
• Solid computer skills in both Mac/PC environments
• At least 4 years of experience in packaging project management is preferred. Any combination of education/work experience will substitute for minimum requirements.

CAREERS