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Project Manager

Posted 7 hours 54 minutes ago by Schawk UK Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Manufacturing Operations Jobs
Essex, Witham, United Kingdom, CM8 1
Job Description
Position Summary

The Project Manager acts as the day-to-day customer service lead for a major retail client within our reprographics and packaging artwork business. This role is supplier and printer-facing and service-driven, focused on coordinating packaging artwork projects, managing pack changes and ensuring a smooth, efficient and high-quality service from brief through to final approved artwork. An understanding of FMCG packaging and print processes is essential.

Key Responsibilities Customer & Project Coordination
  • Act as a point of contact for the AM, supplier and printer delivering a professional and responsive service
  • Coordinate new and updated packaging artwork projects across the client's brand portfolio
  • Manage the end-to-end pack change process, including artwork updates, repro, proofs and approvals
  • Maintain all internal systems and job status reports
Briefing, Artwork & Approvals
  • Gather accurate briefs and submit them to the production team
  • Ensure all briefs are clear and concise containing all relevant information from the AM for production to work to right first time.
  • Collate artwork amends and manage feedback between client and production
  • Coordinate and lead Banton Handover meetings, issuing actions and minutes
  • Ensure all artwork is approved by relevant client departments before final file release
  • Advise on print and technical feasibility with support from internal print and technical teams
Timeline & Issue Management
  • Communicate key milestones and critical path timelines to all stakeholders
  • Monitor progress and elevate risks or delays where appropriate
  • Support press attendance and print sign-off when required
Relationship & Service Management
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with client teams and print suppliers
  • Always represent SGX professionally within the client environment
  • Develop a strong understanding of the client's culture and ways of working
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across client and internal processes
Skills & Experience
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills
  • Experience managing multiple packaging or artwork projects in an FMCG environment
  • Good understanding of print processes and packaging materials
  • High attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experience working with FMCG brands or retailers
  • Willingness to work overtime when required
Personal Attributes
  • Proactive and able to work independently
  • Service-focused with strong empathy and listening skills
  • Process-driven and solutions-oriented
  • Confident working with stakeholders at all levels
  • Collaborative team player with a professional presence
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