Project Manager - Packaging & Display - PPP

Job Description

You will own display and packaging projects from initial estimate through final delivery, responsible for costing, vendor selection, production execution, and overall project performance.

Working with leading CPG brands and retail programs, you will determine the most effective path to deliver each project - balancing in-house manufacturing and external partners to meet cost, quality, and timeline requirements.

This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced production environment. You are accountable for getting the estimate right, executing to plan, and delivering projects on time and on budget.

Who we are:

Promotional Print & Packaging (Promotionalprint.ca) - PP&P specializes in Point-of-Purchase (POP) displays, Co-packing, and Logistics, operating in 125,000 sqft logistics and manufacturing facility. Our reputation for reliability, execution, and customer service has been well earned and shown by the trust and loyalty of clients we have served for over 30 years.

JuicyFlutes (Juicyflutes.com) - An online retailer specializing in custom packaging. It is your one-stop-shop for custom shipping boxes, labels and retail store POP displays. Click, create and ship within minutes to deliver a total package to your customers for that perfect unboxing experience!

What you’ll be responsible for:

Estimate & Production Strategy

• Build accurate estimates and quotes for all assigned projects, and own estimate-to-actual performance including margin, cost control, and variance analysis
• Determine the optimal production approach for each project (in-house vs. outsourced), leveraging internal manufacturing capabilities while making informed vendor selection decisions based on cost, capability, capacity, and risk
• Negotiate pricing, timelines, and production methods to meet project goals

Project Ownership & Execution

• Own projects from order turnover through final delivery, including scheduling, workbacks, and overall execution
• Create and maintain accurate BOMs, routings, purchase orders, and production documentation
• Lead coordination across Sales, Design, Production, Co-Pack, and Logistics to ensure alignment from estimate through production
• Identify risks early, communicate changes clearly, and resolve issues quickly to keep projects on track

Quality & Delivery Systems

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification, maintaining high standards of quality across all stages of production
• Set up and maintain accurate data within ERP, ensuring all purchasing and documentation aligns with the estimate
• Maintain clean, accurate job records and contribute to improving estimating accuracy, vendor performance, and internal processes

You should be familiar with:

• Corrugated display and POP manufacturing processes (in-house and outsourced production)
• Print production methods (offset, digital, litho-lam, large format)
• Paper, corrugated, and alternative materials (plastic, foam core, specialty substrates)
• Dielines, CAD drawings, and structural design concepts
• Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, and production workflows
• Vendor sourcing, procurement, and make-vs-buy decision-making
• Cost drivers across both in-house manufacturing and outsourced production (materials, labour, tooling, logistics)
• Retail program requirements, including large-scale rollouts and compliance-driven environments (e.g., Costco, national CPG brands)
• ERP systems and production planning tools

Ideally, you'll have:

• 3-7+ years of experience in corrugated displays, POP, or packaging production
• Proven experience building estimates and quotes for custom display or packaging programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently from estimate through final delivery
• Experience sourcing and managing both in-house production and external vendors
• Strong understanding of cost drivers and ability to balance cost, quality, and timelines
• Experience working with large CPG brands or retail programs with tight timelines and compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, including item setup, BOMs, and production workflows
• A track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

NOTE: We may use technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support the review and evaluation of applications. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.