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Southern Graphic Systems, LLC

Project Manager 3

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Position Summary - ONSITE - Cincinnati, OH Serves as Project Manager for key accounts and may assist junior Project Managers as needed. The purpose of this position is to facilitate jobs in the execution phase of our Client's production needs. As a key facilitator within the supply chain for packaging artwork issues, you will communicate with design firms, printers, 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

SGS & Co 's relationship with the Client. Your primary concern will be to coordinate packaging production via job instructions and schedules to complete jobs. Within

SGS & Co , 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

SGS & Co . PM must be able to adapt and create a plan when colleagues are absent.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

Consult with On-Site Personnel and/or Client during the artwork development and pre-press execution

Run and/or attend any pre-production meetings (or other meetings), when feasible, per On-Site Personnel's/Sales request or request of the Client for high complexity projects

Manages key accounts

Respond in a timely manner to Clients

Lead and manage relationships with our Client(s) and internal and external stakeholders

Communicate artwork issues with the client as well as internal and external stakeholders

Respond 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 and simultaneously manages multiple projects, when required

Communicate received and shipped art to On-Site Personnel/Sales and perform user functionality in a Client's database used for tracking artwork projects

Understand the Client's process (deliverables, rework)

Communicate issues to Management

Order entry (ensure orders are complete and concise when delivered to production)

Understands all aspects of production and manufacturing

Create and update price matrices based on client needs

May provide training and guidance to junior Project Managers

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some College/Associate's Degree preferred

5+ years' experience 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

Physical Requirements

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.

Supplementary Information This description is based upon management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $52,236 - $65,295 annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include 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 and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Qualifications Education: Some college (preferred); High School (required)

Experience: Experience in the design, print or production art industry (preferred); 5 years: Years of experience preferred (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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