Project Manager- Industrial

Shorr Packaging Corp.; Aurora, Dunkirk (IL, MD); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Project Manager for its Industrial Packaging Team. This remote position requires expertise in purchasing and inventory management, ensuring effective communication with vendors and internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a customer service focus. With a competitive compensation package and a culture of employee ownership, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in the packaging industry.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Competitive Base Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in packaging industry required.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and inventory for Industrial Packaging Team.
• Communicate with vendors and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5+ Years Packaging Industry Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

SXe

Job description

Description

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

The Project Manager - Industrial Packaging is responsible for purchasing raw material, converted material, and receiving for a specific subset of customers for the Industrial Packaging Team. In addition, full responsibility of reviewing open stock and drop purchase order reports, plus the processing of return purchase orders. Expediting may be required as needed.

• Placing purchase orders for raw & converted materials (finished goods), verify the freight terms, delivery date, notes, and adjust as needed.
• The conversion process is ordered and maintained in a specific module utilized exclusively by the Industrial Packaging Team.
• Receive the purchase orders in the conversion module and the ERP system.
• Process and review open drop and stock purchase orders reports to close out orders.
• Maintain inventory levels for raw material at specified Industrial Packaging Vendors / warehouses.
• Manage communication with vendor, project managers, client service representatives and sales team.
• Enter and manage Warehouse Transfers for finished goods and raw material.
• Work with warehouses to help resolve any inventory discrepancies.
• Processing Return Merchandise Purchase Orders (RMPOs)
• Must thoroughly understand total cost of ownership of items.
• Hold suppliers accountable to Shorr's shipping, packaging, and label requirements.
• Maintain unavailable inventory.
• Resolve invoice issues with the Accounts Payable team.
• Assist the Project Managers in producing Customer ASNs.
• Provide back-up coverage for Project managers.
• Process Scrap Orders for raw material usage in production of finished goods.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

The targeted compensation for this position is between $65k-$75k base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.

This position is a remote position, and the candidate must be located in EST or CST time zone.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years packaging industry experience preferably as a customer service rep, sales assistant, sales professional or buyer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer experience in purchasing or procurement
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and Smartsheet
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to act without direction
• Strong knowledge of SXe and elements within (preferred)
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service driven

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
• Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
• Generous Paid Time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick and Floating Holidays along with company holidays
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.