Project Manager

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

smartdept. is searching for a Project Manager for a packaging company located in Kansas City MO. The ideal candidate will come with 5 years of project management experience preferably with 1 year of industry-specific experience. This is a full-time on-site direct-hire opportunity.

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all internal and third-party resources required to ensure flawless execution of each project. This role acts as a liaison between customers and internal departments including operations design and shipping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope. The Project Manager will also support and promote current and future business opportunities and work closely with production to stay informed on machine specifications and design Youll Do:

Develop detailed project plans to track progress of projects
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Process and monitor the progress of orders
Generate non-conforming reports for the quality manager
Report and escalate obstacles or concerns
Establish and maintain client and stakeholder relationships
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Coordinate daily operations schedules
Mentor junior Project Managers
Ensure clear communication between departments and the production plant
Develop estimates and coordinate proof approvals draw-downs press checks and design changes
Communicate proactively with customers via email and phone and respond professionally to inquiries
Identify additional opportunities to build more sales revenue within existing accounts
Manage project progression through web-based software (WebCenter)

What Youll Need:

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma required
Bachelors Degree preferred
5 years of project management experience
1 year of industry-specific experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
Financial aptitude and ability to work accurately with pricing and costs
Ability to manage multiple accounts of varying complexity
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve customer issues
Strong computer and software skills
Understanding of art bleed and registration
Leadership and mentoring abilities

Required Experience:

Develop detailed project plans to track progress of projects
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Process and monitor the progress of orders
Generate non-conforming reports for the quality manager
Report and escalate obstacles or concerns
Establish and maintain client and stakeholder relationships
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Coordinate daily operations schedules
Mentor junior Project Managers
Ensure clear communication between departments and the production plant
Develop estimates and coordinate proof approvals draw-downs press checks and design changes
Communicate proactively with customers via email and phone and respond professionally to inquiries
Identify additional opportunities to build more sales revenue within existing accounts
Manage project progression through web-based software (WebCenter)

What Youll Need:

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma required
Bachelors Degree preferred
5 years of project management experience
1 year of industry-specific experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
Financial aptitude and ability to work accurately with pricing and costs
Ability to manage multiple accounts of varying complexity
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve customer issues
Strong computer and software skills
Understanding of art bleed and registration
Leadership and mentoring abilities

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology
Project / Program Management
Construction Estimating
Construction Experience
PMBOK
Visio
Construction Management
Project Management
Project Management Software
Microsoft Project
Project Management Lifecycle
Contracts

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About Company

Smartdept.

smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource. We provide companies with freelance, contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire candidates for on-site, remote, and hybrid opportunities. Our ability to service customers of all sizes, while still taking a b ... View more

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