Packaging Manager

Propelis • Bedford Charter Township, MI

22h • $32 - $37 • Remote

About The Position

SGx is looking for a 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

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
• Education degree or equivalent in print, graphic design ideal
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous work with a CPG or food packaging is highly preferred.
• Some understanding of print, production, design, art industry, pre-press, would be beneficial
• Client-facing experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides timely communications to other stakeholders (clients, agencies, suppliers), driving end-to-end partnership and on-time delivery.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed