The Central Group of Companies is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Project Manager – Corrugated Packaging & POP Displays!

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager – Corrugated Packaging & POP Displays to oversee custom display and packaging projects from concept through delivery. This role involves full-cycle project coordination, including estimating, quoting, order entry, materials sourcing, vendor coordination, and client communication.

You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and serve as the key liaison between internal departments, suppliers, and customers. Your ability to stay organized, communicate clearly, and maintain strong attention to detail will drive project success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works as a team to cover other correspondents in their absence. Is responsible to prepare information required for another Project Manager to cover when absent and to advise backup with as much notice as possible prior to any booked time off.
Ensures Quality Procedures are followed.
Assists in the training of junior and new team members.
Constantly monitors and reports on the progress of a project to all stakeholders.
Intimately understands the requirements of the project.
Efficiently and competently manage problems – when things go off plan the Project Manager will bring them back on plan or will create a new plan with the assistance of key stakeholders.
Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded in terms of quality of product and service delivered.
Provide soft sales (up selling opportunities) or articulate these opportunities to the appropriate channels.
Attend meetings with clients.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Communicate customer expectations with manufacturing
Maintains and manages customer inventory, alerting customer of low levels and monitoring old inventory if required.
Has a strong understanding of the Retail Market.
Provides all quotes.
Processes all orders and follows through.
Coordinates the purchasing of any tooling required to manufacture at The Central Group, by ordering from the Prepress department.
Coordinates the purchasing of any corrugates not manufactured at The Central Group, through Logistics Coordinator.
Coordinates the purchasing of stock components from the co packing operation.
Estimates, orders and follows through orders for all non corrugated parts.
Calls new item meetings and leads.

Required Skills & Qualifications

College or University diploma, or 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
Strong background in corrugated displays, retail packaging, or POP display manufacturing
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (Visual knowledge is a plus)
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Familiarity with purchasing, inventory tracking, and production scheduling

Working Conditions:

Office-based environment with occasional travel between local facilities or to client locations
Regular use of standard office equipment (photocopiers, printers, etc.)
Minimal travel to visit customers and between locations.

About The Central Group of Companies

Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Central Group

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Project Manager - Corrugated Packaging & POP Displays