Propelis · 5 hours ago
Packaging Project Manager 2
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expPropelis is a leader in innovative packaging production, uniting SGS & Co and SGK as SGX. They are seeking a dynamic project manager to oversee the full lifecycle of packaging projects for assigned clients, ensuring timely and budget-friendly execution while collaborating with internal teams and clients.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketing
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end workflow of packaging artwork from a highly detailed perspective
Collaborate with team leaders to ensure client expectations are managed regarding scope and progress in schedule and budget
Manage high-volume project timelines, facilitate planning and related task management
Oversee and communicate key timelines and priorities
Act as a liaison between management, internal departments, and clients to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions
Partner and collaborate with internal teams in a positive, professional, and constructive way
Ability to manage and engage in pre-production calls with the support of technical print production managers
Translate client instructions into measurable and effective communication to all necessary end-users
Lead/participate in meetings as needed to review active projects and action items
Create, manage and communicate project timelines and submission deadlines
Manage extremely tight, sensitive timelines as needed with clear communications on any barriers and timeline risks managing client expectations
Manage projects in workflow tool, monitor routing approvals
Supervise and lead to help other members of team learn best practices regarding project management and communication
Have a working knowledge of the workflows for packaging production and complex execution, understanding how to adjust to each component’s needs
Demonstrate critical and strategic thinking skills, and be solution-oriented and flexible in your approach
Develop, improve and consistently streamline workflow processes
Set up projects and approvers in workflow tool, onboard new users as needed
Optimize project organization to improve quality
Create Estimates and Manage POs on behalf of project assignment
Verify technical and content in supplied art is correct
Refine and enforce quality control processes in each project
Set clear expectations for tasks and deliverables, communicating clearly to team and providing proper materials/documentation when necessary
Report production issues and be actively involved in the continuous improvement of tools and processes
Take corrective action if anomaly is detected during the delivery
Be proactive, anticipate risks
Advise and guide production group on brand’s best practices
Efficiently monitor color quality of initial production, timelines and implement corrective actions
Manage expectations with client leads of how color data is used as it pertains to supply chain requirements across packaging deliverables and their interdependencies across multiple supplier capabilities
Nurture good relationship with clients, develop trust and stay alert to potential business opportunities
Provide quality service by anticipating clients’ needs and regularly measuring satisfaction
Demonstrate good judgment in choosing methods of communication that are most effective and efficient (i.e., team meetings, in-person visits, phone calls, email)
Qualification
Required
Microsoft Office experience required
Fully conversant with Adobe CS or Adobe certification is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of artwork management systems
Able to work effectively and efficiently towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands
Comfortable with interacting with clients of all levels, printers and suppliers
Must be forward thinking and improvement driven
Preferred
Entry level role - the equivalent of 2-3 years of experience preferred
Previous experience in customer service and/or project management a plus
Experience in: packaging, artwork, creative project management, some knowledge of print, production, design, art industry, pre-press, color management theory is also a benefit for this role
Benefits
A selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
Dental plan
Vision plan
Basic and supplemental life insurance
A flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
Short/long term disability
401(k) Savings Plan
Company
Propelis
Propelis is a brand advertising and packaging agency that offers branding, digital commerce, marketing, and content production services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Prolific North
2025-10-21
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