MGR-DESIGN~S3930N~7373

PCA • Burlington, WI

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About The Position

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust
The Design Manager is responsible for the operational oversight and management of the plant design services. The Design Manager provides technical direction and guidance to designers on all areas of design creation and production. This position interacts with customers, sales, and production on designs for the purpose of securing new business and expanding present business. As a member of the plant management team, the Design Manager is responsible for evaluating opportunities to improve overall plant performance and profitability.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, structural engineering, or packaging required.
• Eight (8) years’ previous experience with packaging and point of purchase display creation and design.
• Experience in corrugated industry with a technical understanding of corrugated packaging design, cutting dies, converting machinery and printing required.
• Strong working knowledge of production methods, printing methods, materials, styles, and standard design forms and retail usage of packaging and point of purchase displays required.
• Solid project management experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software.
• Must be able to travel as necessary and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ previous design department management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and project management for all ongoing plant design needs. This includes overseeing projects for new and existing products and ensuring adherence to PCA’s design standards.
• Oversight and management of the design department including supervision, training, and mentoring of designers and other design staff.
• Liaise with appropriate plant departments to ensure regular communication regarding project status, resource availability, design feasibility, and scheduling.
• Evaluate the packaging/display needs for prospective and current customers for possible improvement in style, function, appearance, cost, and efficient product design.
• Collaborate with the sales and production departments for the selection of packaging and displays to be manufactured in the plant.
• Utilize the knowledge and expertise of the PCA design force to create the best possible product.
• Determine the best format to run product while balancing cost and efficiency in order to meet or exceed the customers’ requirements and timelines.
• Foster strong business relationships with customers.
• Serve as a resource for the sales team in developing new business.
• Manage the hazardous material packaging program as required.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees