Project Manager

Position TitleProject ManagerPay Rate$57,200- $76,300Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.Category/ShiftSalaried-Exempt/Full -TimePhysical Location:Tucker, GAResponsibilitiesThe Job You Will Perform: The Project Manager is a part of a team responsible for working with the Tucker PrePrint and Packaging sales team, internal and external vendors, suppliers, and contractors as well as our customers to ensure that the specifications of each customer order are met. This is an exempt position that reports to the Complex Project Manager Team Lead.Tucker PrePrint is primarily engaged in the execution of packaging programs and point-of-purchase displays for retailers and consumer packaged goods channels.Key FunctionsDevelops and maintains relationships that support sales activities through initiating contact with and/or responding to customer inquiries regarding accounts, products, or services. Has direct engagement with customers including decision makers, works under guidance from the commercial and operation managers, and creates solutions or resolves issues using current protocol. Estimating functions to include updating internal pricing tool and quoting outsourced materials and freight. Prices and delivers quotations to customers for projects under established standards. Independently coordinates production requirements, inbound product, shipping, and inventory management. Leads preproduction meetings and develops time lines for order execution. Distributes information and plans to operational groups and external customers. Ensures appropriate approvals are received to produce orders including validating and managing sales contracts, purchase orders, and agreements; trouble shoots as needed during the order process. Executes orders in accordance with workflow processes and systems in place including material planning, inventory management, bill of materials, sales order entry, miscellaneous invoicing, production guidance, spec approval, and record management. Facilitates processes that reconcile customer accounts, including investigating and resolving customer complaints. Directly follows up with the customer to review and resolve complaints. Influences process changes and improvements. High level of authority to resolve issues within current processes. Researches options for, makes suggestions about, and receives approval to source components. Works with the finance groups to reduce accounts receivables and reconcile accounts. Works in conjunction with Production and Plant Leadership to schedule production on a daily basisParticipates in post job-cost analysis meetings and makes suggestions for improvement opportunities. May lead or participate in First Article Check/Press Checks to validate that the display is built according to specifications. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, using priority management skills. Works in a team environment. Maintains excellent records. Responsible for playing a lead role in a variety of non-routine clerical/accounting functions, in accordance with standard procedures. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity. Applies advanced skills.Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports. The Skills You Will BringPrior experience (four years or more) in manufacturing customer service, project management, or business-to-business inside sales preferred. BS/BA in appropriate field preferred. Strongly prefer experience with print or corrugated packaging production operations and equipment; knowledge of corrugated clients and the inner workings of a retail marketplace. Knowledge of the properties and design of corrugated materials and flexographic printing and litho labels preferred; understanding various printing methods/applications. This position requires a high level of administrative, organizational, and communication skills, including exemplary telephone and e-mail etiquette and ability to present self in a professional manner. Accuracy, thoroughness, attention to detail, timeliness/responsive, reliability, patience, listening skills, and interpersonal savvy are crucial. Must possess a disposition that thrives on a deep understanding of the details and ensures their execution. Strong organizational skills are required and an unrelenting sense of urgency to act and respond to challenges. Demonstrated competence in accurate data entry; well-developed skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, databases, keyboarding, and other applications. Ability to present self in a professional manner; take initiative to get the job done; build customer relationships; work under pressure while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to take direction or work independently; must be able to work overtime or irregular hours as needed to meet client needs. Positive attitude, patience, superb listening skills, ability to learn on the fly and reliability required. Travel to customer location and/or vendors may be required on an intermittent basis. The Benefits You Will EnjoyInternational Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.The Career You Will BuildLeadership training and promotional opportunities within a global companyThe Impact You Will MakeWe continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.The Culture You Will ExperienceInternational Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.The Company You Will JoinInternational Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.