Sr Project Coordinator

Matthews International Corporation; High Wycombe; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging and brand experience company is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to manage graphic projects remotely. This role demands strong project management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the client's supply chain. Candidates should have a good knowledge of FMCG print processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to think calmly under pressure. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering first-class service to clients.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of print in an FMCG environment is essential.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills.
• Remains calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Gather, manage, and coordinate graphic projects for client's brand portfolio.
• Communicate milestones and critical timelines to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across the client.

Skills

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of FMCG print processes

Attention to detail

Experience with Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Empathy skills

Tools

Adobe products

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Coordinator to join our Kenvue team. This role can be worked remotely. You will act as a representative of SGK ensuring a first-class service is consistently provided with professionalism and enthusiasm in alignment with client culture.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering, managing and coordinating new and updated graphics & packaging projects for the client's brand portfolio.
• Co-ordinate the pack change process for all projects for the Client, including packaging artwork, artwork amends, repro, proofs and all services provided by SGK.
• Manage and maintain project and job status trackers.
• Communicate key milestones and critical path timelines to all key stakeholders.
• Escalate as appropriate any risks to critical path timelines.
• Briefing & Approval Process: collate accurate briefs and submit to production centre.
• Collate amends and brief to production centre.
• Coordinate and lead pre-artwork meetings with support of technical manager where appropriate. Collate and distribute minutes and actions.
• Advise on print and technical feasibility on all assigned projects with the direct support of the SGK Print Technical Team and Operational Teams.
• Coordinate press attendance where applicable with the SGK Print Technical Team.
• Ensure the overall requirements of the client are clearly understood, and that appropriate actions are taken to deliver the highest levels of service possible.
• Support the control and development of brand consistency and print feasibility on behalf of the Client along with the SGK Print Technical Team and Operational Teams (Client Services and Production).
• Get approval of jobs from each relevant client department before release of fully approved files.

Relationship Management

• Build, maintain and develop effective & positive working relationships across the client and print supply chain, becoming a trusted advisor and enabling first-class service.
• Fully understand and appreciate client's culture, reflect this in behaviour and ways of working.
• Build and maintain an on-site relationship with the relevant marketing team and supporting departments with support of designated Account Director.
• Represent SGK professionally at all times at all levels of management within the client as required, including project briefings and non-conformance investigations.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement within the client and SGK processes, recommend robust and appropriate actions, in close association with the Account Management and Operations Teams.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of print in an FMCG environment is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and a logical approach.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG print processes and packaging materials to understand designer limitations and restrictions.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office.
• Some experience/knowledge of Adobe products.
• Experience/Knowledge of working with FMCG brands.

Personality/Work Style

• Proactive, self-starter; able to work independently/autonomously.
• Appreciate cultural sensitivities.
• A good listener with strong empathy skills.
• Strong process orientation.
• Capable and effective leader, who collaborates and works well with others.
• Strong and commanding presence internally to drive results for client demands.
• Excellent project manager who can navigate relationships at all levels within the client environment.

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value.