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Vanguard Companies DPKG

Project Manager II

Full TimeVanguard Packaging Corporate OfficeKansas City, Missouri

01 / Description

Support the company's internal client services activities through estimation of new orders and requests for quotes. Process and manage customer orders, including inventory management, through invoicing.

02 / Responsibilities

  • Create estimates and quote sheets using internal processes/documentation to fulfill customer requests
  • Process customer artwork with necessary internal departments, managing artwork proofing approval process
  • Enter and process production and buyout orders into ERP system creating a production hard card/ticket
  • Monitor and manage all orders through production and monitor items will meet completion due date
  • Issue purchase orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies to be used in production
  • Manage assembly & fulfillment working with internal and external customers
  • Manage outbound logistics working with internal and external customers
  • Handle customer complaints, questions, and follow-up with appropriate internal personnel as required
  • Manage daily and monthly inventory, along with adjustments based on production, shipping and/or invoicing
  • Source various materials such as corrugate sheets, labels, foam, plastic parts, films, tape, wood, etc.
  • Organize preproduction meeting to finalize specification requirements and preferred production routing
  • Establish, initiate, and monitor timelines for full programs

03 / Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent combined with experience
  • 2 years manufacturing, print, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, logistics experience or relatable experience
  • Math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure and work with fractions
  • Basic computer skills: Ability to work in windows, word, outlook and excel with basic formula and formatting requirements
  • Communication Skills: Ability to write reports and correspondences in a professional manner
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as specifications and training/operating instructions
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment including limitations and production processes

04 / Must-Have Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years manufacturing/logistics experience
  • Basic Excel skills with formula and formatting requirements
  • Knowledge of substrates, packaging materials, and costing variables
  • Ability to read specifications and technical documents

05 / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • College degree, particularly in packaging or graphics
  • Experience in the corrugated/packaging industry
  • HRMS ERP software experience
  • Salesforce software experience
  • Intermediate Excel skills preferred

06 / Hiring Process

  1. Application Review
  2. Initial Interview
  3. Final Interview

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