Job Description:

PROJECT MANAGER: A VERY PRESTIGES COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR YOU:  This is a direct hire. 

Must have an excellent understanding of the Printing and Packaging industry. Facilitate and expedite all aspects of product development, preproduction, order entry, the approval process through inventory management. Utilize Graphic Design to create new artwork:  Manage incoming art files using Print Manager, Digital Imaging and Ink Systems.

BOX FOLDING INDUSTRY CANDIDATES HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY!!!  

SUMMARY

Manage smooth communication between the customers and all internal departments.  This Project Manager position requires extensive interaction between all departments to provide a record of accurate and reliable information pertaining to the customer’s specifications through all phases of estimating, order entry, production, shipping/inventory, and billing. Project Managers have an excellent understanding of the Printing & Packaging industries.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

·         Facilitate and expedite all aspects of project development, pre-production, order entry, the approval process through inventory management.

·         Manage the Project Management Log, requesting samples, pricing, comps etc. (Request D & B report and account number from accounting if new customer.)

·         Responsible for communicating sampling and quote information, via the Project Request Form. Pricing to include, all applicable pre-production and production costs.

• Manage incoming art files with Print Manager, Digital Imaging and Ink Systems. Complete CTP specifications and submit to Digital Imaging and request ink matches if required. Utilize Graphic Design to create new artwork and/or concepts when necessary. Manage and document the customer approval process.

• Manage the quote approval process once agreed to by customer.  Forward all applicable specifications to pre-production manager and expedite the pre-production specification sheet. Review differences on the estimate versus the Pre-production spec sheet if applicable.

• Responsible for the accurate data entry of specifications for layouts, structures, and product into the ProSoft computer software system.  Document, when necessary, job specific instructions to all applicable production phases.

• Confirm that the artwork meets the quote/job requirements. Communicate any differences to salesperson and customer to resolve any pricing differences before proceeding.

• After receiving the customers purchase order, match the quote letter to the purchase order and our order acknowledgement. Forward to the Accounting department for billing.

• Review materials needed for the job with Purchasing. Monitor progress of tooling and materials and approvals to ensure the job is progressing on time.

• Attend daily pre-production/scheduling meeting. Responsible for tracking orders through the plant via the Prosoft schedule, keeping managers aware of delivery priorities. Send timeline/schedule to customer and salesman.

• Responsible for communicating changes to order specifications through applicable personnel. Resolve issues involving vendor delays and missing information.

• Send monthly inventories to customers, review and update.  Releasing finished goods and keeping track of overrun percentages and aged inventory. Contact the shipping department for discrepancies on physical inventories. Arrange requisite paperwork for international shipping and/or COC’s when required.

• Design Assembly Instructions for fulfillment projects for cartons at co-packing plants when necessary.

• Eventual assumption of pre-production responsibilities, including but not limited to, layouts and estimates.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and three to five years’ related experience and/or training.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Have the ability to write reports as well as business correspondence. Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and customers. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Lotus notes, and Internet research. Ability to learn and become skilled at Prosoft computer software.       

REASONING ABILITY

Have the ability to define and solve problems. Collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This job has no supervisory responsibilities

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to any conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.