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Southern Graphic Systems, LLC

Production Account Manager

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712

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Overview Equator is a global packaging design agency, delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is division of Marks, part of the Propelis Group.

Position Summary The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and manages the execution of various projects, ensuring adherence to all project performance targets such as timing, cost, quality, and achievement of proposed benefits/return. This role gathers project requirements, establishes project plans, confirms cost structures and oversees the overall execution of the project. The Project Manager interacts with various teams, departments and clients to ensure the project maintains its critical path.

This is a hybrid role based in Cincinnati OH

Job Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes and understands project requirements.

Develops and maintains project plans, including documentation of project scope, objectives, deliverables, key milestones, timelines, schedules, internal and external resources, project dashboards, etc.

Communicates the project status, requirements, and structure across the Project Management team and all necessary departments.

Defines potential problems and suggest alternatives based upon cost implications, time constraints, and customer quality standards.

Analyzes the project's cost structure and any significant deviations from the approved cost structure.

Collaborates with manufacturing, sales/marketing, and purchasing teams in project definition, feasibility, and approval process.

Manages day-to-day progress of projects including risk assessment and problem resolution.

Conducts project reviews according to prescribed process/structure.

Serves as the main day-to-day contact on current projects for internal project teams, clients and suppliers.

Attends project planning meetings as needed; serves as subject matter expert regarding workflow, processes, capacity, timelines, etc.

Assists with the implementation of workflow management and reporting tools focusing on quality, profitability, efficiency, and productivity.

Participates in cross-functional teams to develop and/or adapt processes, policies, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, speed, quality, etc.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or related field

Advanced degree preferred

4+ years of previous project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)

Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients

Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Physical Aspects / Work Environment

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.

Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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 $65,000 USD - $75,000 USD 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.

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Education

Masters (preferred) • Bachelors (required)

Experience

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills (required)

High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications (required)

4 years: Years of previous project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)

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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