Packaging Manager

Propelis • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Packaging Manager - Client Dedicated With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are united as SGx - a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, we deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers. We are focused on simplifying complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution and leveraging our global reach to drive consistency and amplify brand impact at scale. Role Description SGx is looking for full time Packaging Manager, who will be dedicated to supporting a large CPG client in the snacking industry. The Packaging Manager (PM) is a key stakeholder within our client’s packaging development lifecycle. They oversee the Artwork Development Milestone, a critical step in the design-to-print process that facilitates print-ready artwork through a dedicated team of graphic and print experts (premedia team). Steward packaging design into production-ready deliverables that achieve design intent and project scope requirements. Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, part of the project lifecycle to deliver on-time and error-free packaging graphics. Gathers and compiles critical source documentation for packaging graphics (ie, nutrition). Facilitate critical stakeholder content review and approvals. End-to-end process governance to ensure agile and accurate output. Metadata creation and accuracy required for downstream reporting Industry Experience: A project manager with industry experience in commercial printed packaging, creative development for printed materials, or graphics, premedia and/or print production. Previous work with a CPG or food packaging is highly preferred. Location: Western Michigan or Chicago; remote candidates considered within EST or CST. Client Engagement As a primary owner of the artwork development milestone, the packaging manager provides timely communications to other stakeholders (clients, agencies, suppliers), driving end-to-end partnership and on-time delivery. The PM is a key participant in design feasibility, preproduction, project development and status meetings with cross-functional partners, driving timeline, process governance, and scope clarity for critical artwork inputs. Operational Excellence Manages artwork development projects from initiation to completion, including estimates, timelines, brief creation, item management, documentation, progress monitoring, and final approvals. Responsible for Accurate Data Entry in the studio brief to ensure the premedia deliverables meet project requirements, design intent, brand integrity and error-free packaging. Collaborates to enhance processes, workflows, and operating procedures that improve speed, accuracy, and quality. Supporting the Digital Shelf team with proactive visibility of project pipeline.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office experience required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work effectively and efficiently towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands
• Must be forward thinking and improvement driven
• 5-10 years’ experience in: packaging, artwork, creative project management

Nice To Haves

• Previous work with a CPG or food packaging is highly preferred.
• Education degree or equivalent in print, graphic design ideal
• Some understanding of print, production, design, art industry, pre-press, would be beneficial
• Client-facing experience is an asset
• Responsiveness and effective, timely communication with multiple levels of organization
• Experience managing workload and prioritizing time across multiple projects with significant complexity in a high-pressure environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to translate customer requests to internal production in a clear and concise manner

Responsibilities

• Steward packaging design into production-ready deliverables that achieve design intent and project scope requirements.
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, part of the project lifecycle to deliver on-time and error-free packaging graphics.
• Gathers and compiles critical source documentation for packaging graphics (ie, nutrition).
• Facilitate critical stakeholder content review and approvals.
• End-to-end process governance to ensure agile and accurate output.
• Metadata creation and accuracy required for downstream reporting
• As a primary owner of the artwork development milestone, the packaging manager provides timely communications to other stakeholders (clients, agencies, suppliers), driving end-to-end partnership and on-time delivery.
• The PM is a key participant in design feasibility, preproduction, project development and status meetings with cross-functional partners, driving timeline, process governance, and scope clarity for critical artwork inputs.
• Manages artwork development projects from initiation to completion, including estimates, timelines, brief creation, item management, documentation, progress monitoring, and final approvals.
• Responsible for Accurate Data Entry in the studio brief to ensure the premedia deliverables meet project requirements, design intent, brand integrity and error-free packaging.
• Collaborates to enhance processes, workflows, and operating procedures that improve speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Supporting the Digital Shelf team with proactive visibility of project pipeline.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed