EWI Worldwide · 1 week ago
Retail Project Manager - Store Fixtures
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expEWI Worldwide is an experiential marketing house that creates immersive engagements and environments for brands. The Retail Project Manager will manage all aspects of manufacturing, including supplier quality and production schedules, ensuring that projects meet client expectations and quality standards.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of manufacturing by examining engineering drawings and specs, reviewing prototypes for accuracy and finish, managing suppliers, assembly methods, packaging, and shipping
Establish and maintain supplier production schedules and quality standards
Review current suppliers for quality and their ability to maintain schedules
Research new suppliers and sources of materials and components, as needed
Setup and monitor project within company ERP system
Setup and relay quality standards, tolerances, and guidelines to suppliers
Review approved artwork for accuracy prior to releasing to suppliers (working with Design or AE/PM when client supplied)
Setup supplier production schedules to meet client and EWI needs and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Approve supplier samples, pre-production materials and packaging
Supervise production at suppliers to ensure delivery schedules are met and quality standards are maintained
Draft instruction sheets and work with Design for final layout
Create supplier purchase orders and approve supplier invoices
Issue final recap noting areas that needed special attention, had significant effects on the budget, cost efficient means of reproduction or required/suggested changes before doing a rerun
Report project costs related to budget at project completion
Comply with all company rules and safety regulations
Monitor and manage continuous improvement efforts
Effectively communicates relevant project information to all parties in a timely manner to avoid any delays in production
Protect EWI and client confidential and sensitive information
Ensure production information is complete, current, and stored appropriately
Take part in cross-functional teams as required to ensure all projects meet customer expectations
Manages communications and relationships between EWI and supply base
Prepares for internal and supplier meetings and progress reviews
Build a knowledge base of suppliers
Continually seeks opportunities to improve customer satisfaction
Review supplier quality performance, make recommendations for improvements as needed
Monitor and manage EWI inventory levels
Manages and tracks third party inventory
Review, recommend, and resolve warranty related issues
Qualification
Required
3+ years' experience managing outside supplier quality, and delivery of finished goods
Ability to read blueprints and have related experience in woodworking and metal fabrication
Must be Self-motivated, dependable, and diligent
Must be highly organized, customer focused, problem solver
Must have attention to detail and excellent communication skills
Know how to use various programs within Microsoft Office and possess the ability to learn new technology
Benefits
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plan
Company
EWI Worldwide
EWI Worldwide is a marketing and advertising company providing marketing strategies and services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ron Gasparotto
Chief Executive Officer
Kendra Pond
Chief Financial Officer
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