Packaging Project Manager

SGS & Co; Boulogne-Billancourt; Hybride; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking a Packaging Project Manager in Boulogne-Billancourt. This role involves coordinating packaging development projects for clients, ensuring on-time and quality delivery, and building strong client relationships. Candidates must have solid technical skills, experience in the packaging industry, and be fluent in both French and English. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the packaging industry.
• Knowledge of graphics software applications required.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate packaging development projects with clients.
• Ensure on-time and on-quality delivery of projects.
• Build relationships with clients for account retention.

Connaissances

Technical skills in graphic chain

Knowledge of printing processes

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Formation

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Outils

Illustrator

Photoshop

Description du poste

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

Position Summary

The Packaging Project Manager provides project management for the client (dairy sector), coordinating efforts between the client and SGS&Co Teams.

First point of contact for the client's marketing teams in the coordination of packaging development projects.

Location : Boulogne-Billancourt at client premises

Hybrid work arrangement

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results :

1. Assist the client marketing team on packaging projects. Responsible for the development and execution of packaging ranges and color retouching.
2. Be an expert of the graphic chain, execution of packaging in compliance with the applicable standards, guidelines, and printers' specifications. Be in charge of detecting and addressing anomalies within the files.
3. Participate actively in technical meetings (launch of the range, contact with the printers, etc.), press passing, technical point of contact for proof management.
4. Establish priorities based on project timelines. Provide the client and production team with clear visibility on the timing. Responsible for the On-time & On-quality delivery.
5. Coordinate the color retouching and artwork production between SGS&Co team and client.
6. Coordinate packaging production via job instructions and schedules to complete jobs.
7. Drive continuous improvement pipeline for color process and ensure alignment with the global artwork process.
8. Review proofs to ensure instructions were followed. Coordinate revisions if required.
9. Ensure compliance with the company’s internal processes.
10. Build and foster an excellent relationship with the client to ensure account retention and growth.

Skills & Experience

• Solid technical skills and knowledge of the graphic chain and packaging (artwork and reprography), printing processes (offset, flexo, rotogravure), proofing, and color management.
• Demonstrate and actively promote a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Strong organisational skills
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
• Astute attention to detail
• Approachable and trustworthy

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

This position requires the following knowledge and skills :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some College / Associate’s Degree preferred
• Equivalent of 2+ years of experience in the packaging industry. Ideally multidisciplinary experience.
• Operating knowledge of graphics software applications (i.e., Illustrator & Photoshop)
• French and English Proficient