Creative Production Project Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Park Ridge - Park Ridge, NJ

Description

Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Creative Production Project Manager interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Marketing team at PIM’s Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey on a hybrid basis. This role will report to the VP of Creative.

Responsibilities:

• The Creative Project and Production Coordinator will assist with managing creative project & production requests, processes, management and creative deliverables from kickoff to completion

• Key liaison between our creative team, project management team and internal and external partners, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, resourcing, and deliverables to ensure that all objectives are met with excellence

• Partnership with creative directors and marketing to pinpoint the necessary resources essential for executing the various work streams and deliverables outlined in statements of work

• Maintain project schedules, tracking progress, ensuring appropriate creative reviews with support teams ensuring that all deadlines are met

• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess successes, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices for future projects

• Vendor coding and invoicing for pre production costs and creative development costs.

• This role will oversee the day-to-day project activities, including management of client communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a CPG company or creative studio environment

• Understanding of the creative production process for packaging,displays and other items.

• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from conception to completion, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between internal teams, clients, and external partners

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Esko, as well as familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite

• Management of internal and external vendor proofing and communications.

• Knowledge of package design and P.O.P pre and post production requirements.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and navigate complex project requirements in a fast-paced environment

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction and team success

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once

  Worksite:

• The PIM Brands Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey

• HYBRID - The role requires working on-site: Monday thru Thursday. Work from home/remotely on Fridays

• Estimated <10-15%; to manufacturing locations, trade shows, retailer/broker/customer business reviews, etc.

  We are proud to offer:

• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more

• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life

• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays

• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend

• Business casual dress

• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement

  Awards & Accolades:

• #10 Candy Company in North America

• #26 Global Candy Company

• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.

• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award

• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024

• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine (https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-jersey-business-magazine/) 2024

• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey

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