Design Manager

PCA • Burlington, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Annual Bonus – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Disability coverage
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

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