Onsite Graphics Manager

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Description

SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.

This is a temporary contract position.

Job Objective:

The Onsite Graphics Manager provides on-site project management, coordination and support throughout the development and approval process of private brand packaging. The GPM has the authority needed to decide and act for the purpose of fulfilling the company's commitment to our customers, while ensuring that all company policies and standard procedures are followed.

Responsibilities:

Works in planning the job to service the client and fulfill expectations.

Reviews all incoming jobs and obtains job specifications from the client or product supplier.

Schedules and attends planning meetings with client and production when necessary.

Adds and updates project status in online project management tool.

Offers creative, constructive ideas and suggestions pertaining to incoming work and discuss alternative ways of producing jobs for quality and cost effectiveness.

Determines and communicates final artwork due date according to customer needs.

Updates and reviews projects in client online project management system.

Works with SGS in plant personnel and suppliers to set up new suppliers in SGS systems and in some instances to resolve invoicing/payment issues providing project and client specific detail.

Ensures accurate information of design files, layouts and specifications received from customer and/or supplier and coordinates with appropriate in plant personnel. Information is used to complete "Product Definition" of each job.

Reviews comments in online proofing system from product supplier, 3rd party regulatory and client to ensure all communication are clear for next round of art revisions.

Communicates with sales, production, and client to relay information and make appropriate recommendations.

Coordinates and/or participates in art turnover meetings with SGS Operations Manager(s) and operators to ensure correct transfer of information is given for job completion.

Advises Production department of any special customer requirements.

Works with SGS plant to ensure PO numbers are received and quotes are prepared prior to job shipping.

Informs sales if actual production of job deviates from original plan causing additional costs (i.e., additional system work, unforeseen production problems, etc.)

Contacts SGS production or client when a problem arises that will affect delivery.

Handles meetings, emails, and calls from stakeholders regarding status of work in progress.

Ensures any customer concerns or issues are addressed by advising Customer Service Manager/Account Manager and following up as necessary.

Has the authority to stop work on a job and / or authorize rework if the quality will not meet customer's expectations.

Participates in customer meetings with or without sales staff as an information source and to ensure positive customer relations.

General Location Requirements:

Comply with all SGS standards and applicable regulations.

Comply with SGS and Client EH&S policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.

Keep work area organized and clean.

Attend all EH&S training sessions and other company-wide and departmental meetings.

Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures

Assist in any additional responsibilities, as directed by management. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by your manager or other management personnel.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements:

Minimum of a two-year degree or equivalent experience in the graphic arts industry.

Must have a minimum of one year experience in project management in the package design, graphics or prepress industry and have experience working directly with clients, buyers, printers, etc.

Good communication skills to serve as an effective liaison between client, production, and project stakeholders.

Logical and conceptual thinking skills to correlate job specifications.

A basic understanding of computers and computer software (Outlook, Excel, Word, ProofHQ).

Portrays problem solving and decision-making skills.

Proven customer service skills and ability to deal effectively with difficult customer situations.

Ability to receive and prioritize multiple inputs on managed projects.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, physically type data into a computer keyboard, interact verbally in person and on the phone, make verbal presentations, vision to include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision.)

Lift and/or move up to_40lbs. (occasionally).

Travel by air and/or auto requiring overnight stay is required (rarely).

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

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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 $52.50 - $62.50 hourly. 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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Qualifications

Education

Associates (required)

Experience

A basic understanding of computers and computer software (Outlook, Excel, Word, ProofHQ). (required)

1 years: Experience in project management in the package design, graphics or prepress industry and have experience working directly with clients, buyers, printers, etc. (required)

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Southern Graphic Systems, LLC ("Sgsco ") is an equal opportunity employer. Sgsco will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of r ace, creed, color, r eligion, s ex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, s exual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Use the links below to review statements of protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

ONSIT