Position Summary
Serves as Project Manager for a limited number of key accounts. The purpose of this position is to facilitate jobs in the execution phase of our Clients production needs. As a key facilitator within the supply chain for packaging artwork issues you will communicate with design firms printers engravers On-Site Personnel /Sales and Clients to ensure proper printability for packaging. As a key figure within the process you will help maintain and improve sgscos relationship with the Client. Your primary concern will be to coordinate packaging production via job instructions and schedules to complete jobs. Within sgsco you will effectively communicate specifications for each piece of packaging artwork on your brands by utilizing our order entry system as well as being a resource for production departments when issues or questions arise. The Project
Manager is the primary resource to the On-Site Personnel and Sales and the key point of contact to the Production Department at sgsco. PM must be able to adapt and create a plan when colleagues are absent.
This is a temporary role lasting 18 months
Essential Responsibilities Accountabilities & Results
Consult with On-Site Personnel and/or Client during the artwork development and pre-press execution
Attend any pre-production meetings (or other meetings) when feasible per On-Site Personnels/Sales request or request of the Client
Respond in a timely manner to Clients
Establish a good and professional working relationship with our Client(s) and design firm(s) engravers and printers
Communicate artwork issues with the client as well as internal and external stakeholders
Respond timely to requests of Client/On-Site Personnel /Sales and others
Document all critical and pertinent information that may impact quality
Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business
Verify technical supplied data is correct to supplied art
Manage project timelines
Communicate received and shipped art to On-Site Personnel/Sales and perform user functionality in a Clients database used for tracking artwork projects
Understand the Clients process (deliverables rework)
Communicate issues to Management
Order entry (ensure orders are complete and concise when delivered to production)
Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements
This position requires the following knowledge and skills:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some College/Associates Degree preferred
10 years experience preferred
Previous experience as a CSR in the print industry preferred
Experience in the design print or production art industry
Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
Proofreading skills required
Ability to work independently after initial training
Physical Requirements
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 Production Manager enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times on occasion when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employees duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.
The Ontario pay range for this position is $49112 CAD to $61390 CAD annually. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates experience skills knowledge and other job-related factors.
We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let us know. Together we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.
Required Experience:
IC
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