Packaging Manager
SGS & Co, Battle Creek, MI, United States
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.
Role Description 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, overseeing the Artwork Development Milestone – a critical step that facilitates print‑ready artwork through a dedicated team of graphic and print experts (premedia team).
Key Responsibilities
Steward packaging design into production‑ready deliverables that achieve design intent and project scope requirements.
Effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to deliver on‑time and error‑free packaging graphics.
Gather and compile critical source documentation for packaging graphics (e.g., nutrition).
Facilitate critical stakeholder content review and approvals.
Govern the end‑to‑end process to ensure agile and accurate output.
Create and maintain accurate metadata for downstream reporting.
Industry Experience A project manager with experience in commercial printed packaging, creative development for printed materials, or graphics prematex 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 the primary owner of the artwork development milestone, the packaging manager provides timely communications to clients, agencies, and suppliers, driving partnership and on‑time delivery. The PM regularly participates in design feasibility, pre‑production, project development and status meetings with cross‑functional partners, driving timeline, process governance and scope clarity for critical artwork inputs.
Operational Excellence
Manage artwork development projects from initiation to completion, including estimates, timelines, brief creation, item management, documentation, progress monitoring, and final approvals.
Ensure accurate data entry in the studio brief to meet project requirements, design intent, brand integrity, and error‑free packaging.
Collaborate to enhance processes, workflows, and operating procedures that improve speed, accuracy, and quality.
Support the Digital Shelf team with proactive visibility of the project pipeline.
Skills
Responsive 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.
Qualifications
Microsoft Office experience required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple changing demands.
Forward‑thinking and improvement driven.
Education and Experience
5-10 years’ experience in packaging, artwork, and creative project management.
Education degree or equivalent in print, graphic design preferred.
Some understanding of print, production, design, art industry, pre‑press; beneficial.
Client‑facing experience is an asset.
Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations. The US pay range for this position is $32.45 – $37.26 USD hourly. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
A remote position in the US. Open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV.
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Role Description 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, overseeing the Artwork Development Milestone – a critical step that facilitates print‑ready artwork through a dedicated team of graphic and print experts (premedia team).
Key Responsibilities
Steward packaging design into production‑ready deliverables that achieve design intent and project scope requirements.
Effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to deliver on‑time and error‑free packaging graphics.
Gather and compile critical source documentation for packaging graphics (e.g., nutrition).
Facilitate critical stakeholder content review and approvals.
Govern the end‑to‑end process to ensure agile and accurate output.
Create and maintain accurate metadata for downstream reporting.
Industry Experience A project manager with experience in commercial printed packaging, creative development for printed materials, or graphics prematex 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 the primary owner of the artwork development milestone, the packaging manager provides timely communications to clients, agencies, and suppliers, driving partnership and on‑time delivery. The PM regularly participates in design feasibility, pre‑production, project development and status meetings with cross‑functional partners, driving timeline, process governance and scope clarity for critical artwork inputs.
Operational Excellence
Manage artwork development projects from initiation to completion, including estimates, timelines, brief creation, item management, documentation, progress monitoring, and final approvals.
Ensure accurate data entry in the studio brief to meet project requirements, design intent, brand integrity, and error‑free packaging.
Collaborate to enhance processes, workflows, and operating procedures that improve speed, accuracy, and quality.
Support the Digital Shelf team with proactive visibility of the project pipeline.
Skills
Responsive 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.
Qualifications
Microsoft Office experience required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple changing demands.
Forward‑thinking and improvement driven.
Education and Experience
5-10 years’ experience in packaging, artwork, and creative project management.
Education degree or equivalent in print, graphic design preferred.
Some understanding of print, production, design, art industry, pre‑press; beneficial.
Client‑facing experience is an asset.
Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations. The US pay range for this position is $32.45 – $37.26 USD hourly. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
A remote position in the US. Open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV.
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