Packaging Corporation of America · 3 days ago
Project Coordinator/Manager
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $98K/yr
7+ years expPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. The Project Coordinator/Manager is responsible for planning, communication, and coordination of projects ensuring customer satisfaction, while also developing and maintaining project tools and relationships with PCA customers.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on coordination and management of assigned projects for an assigned area (including Point of Purchase displays and Point of Sale projects). This includes outlining project deliverables, negotiating internally and externally on the timeline, communicating the status of project/s, and following up as needed to ensure that the project remains on track and the necessary deliverables are provided when promised
Provide back-up support for Sales Associates at Key Accounts and for coordinating the effective transition of new accounts from sales to customer service and/or project management
Develop and maintain project development tools and recommend cost saving alternatives that will improve productivity, organizational speed, and maximize value to our customer
Embody the PCA principle of “Easy to do business with” by providing out of the norm solutions to customer needs. Maintain a solid understanding of all of PCA resources and integrate non-PCA resources as needed
Develop and maintain solid working relationships with PCA customers. The Project Coordinator/Manager is expected to have a strong understanding of the customer’s business and operation in order to identify additional revenue opportunities for PCA products
Approach product development with an understanding of manufacturing, design and material costs, the plant’s production capabilities, and the project’s impact on profitability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
7+ years' of experience in the corrugated industry with a background in sales, customer service, design management, or production supervision
2+ years' of work experience with Point of Purchase displays
Solid working knowledge of distribution packaging, testing and printing processes
Solid working knowledge computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be able to travel as necessary and possess a valid U.S. driver's license
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business operations
Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers
Benefits
Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
Paid Holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-28IPO
Leadership Team
Criscella Martinez
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Sheryl Griffin
Executive Assistant to CEO & Corporate HR
Recent News
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