POP Project Manager – Retail Displays & Manufacturing

Great Northern Corporation; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Wellness program

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Annual increases

Job summary

Great Northern Instore Chicago, Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate the execution and production of Point of Purchase Displays. You will interact with account executives, engineering, estimating and outside resources to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong buying, negotiation, and organizational skills, plus experience in POP or manufacturing environments. On-site schedule, with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong purchasing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Meticulous with strong analytical and numeric abilities.
• Ability to read and visualize engineering drawings.
• College degree (preferably in business).
• Experience as a Purchasing Agent or Project Manager in the POP industry (2-3 years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials purchasing for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with production to ensure efficient processes from start to finish.
• Interface with account executives to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Work with Design Engineering and Estimating during development.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Purchasing & negotiation

Multi-tasking

Manufacturing knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Critical thinking

Analytical & numeric skills

Engineering drawings reading

Business degree preferred

Purchasing/PM in POP industry

Education

College degree (preferably in business)

Job description

Great Northern Instore Chicago, Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate the execution and production of Point of Purchase Displays. You will interact with account executives, engineering, estimating and outside resources to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong buying, negotiation, and organizational skills, plus experience in POP or manufacturing environments. On-site schedule, with competitive salary and growth opportunities.