05 sep
|
Propelis
|
Mexicali
Location:
100% Remote (Candidates must currently reside in Mexico)
Eligibility:
Mexican Citizens or Permanent Residents ONLY (With valid work authorization)
Employment Type:
Full-Time (Junior to Mid-Level Position)
Language Requirement:
Fluent / Advanced Business English (Mandatory — 100% daily written and spoken interaction with US teams.
This is a
Junior to Mid-Level role
(Project Manager 1 / Project Coordinator). Candidates seeking Senior/Management-level compensation will not be considered.
Industry experience is MANDATORY:
Candidates must have direct background in
Corrugated Packaging, Flexographic Printing, Prepress, or Packaging Graphics
. Profiles from IT, Software, Finance, or General Marketing
will be automatically disqualified
.
ABOUT SGX
SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co; and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a general footprint.
Position Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented
Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator
to join our Corrugated Packaging team . In this role, you will facilitate packaging artwork, prepress execution, and production coordination for key US-based accounts . You will act as the primary operational bridge between US clients, internal production teams, prepress specialists, and external printers or converters .
This role is ideal for candidates with initial hands-on experience in
corrugated packaging, flexographic printing, prepress, or packaging graphics
, as well as internal candidates looking to transition into a Project Management track within the corrugated packaging division .
Key Responsibilities
Order Intake & Specification Setup:
Receive artwork requests, review technical requirements,
and accurately enter complete job instructions into internal tracking systems .
Project Coordination & Timeline Management:
Track packaging projects from initial order intake through prepress, production, and final delivery, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met .
US Client & Vendor Communication:
Serve as the main day-to-day operational contact for US-based clients, sales representatives, and production teams, delivering prompt and professional updates .
Technical Quality Control:
Verify that technical specifications match supplied artwork to ensure printability and reduce production errors or rework .
Issue Escalation & Documentation:
Proactively identify, document, and escalate artwork discrepancies, technical issues, or timeline delays to keep projects on track .
Must-Have Qualifications (Strict Filtering Criteria)
Work Authorization:
Must be a Mexican Citizen or Permanent Resident currently living in Mexico.
English Proficiency:
Fluent/Advanced written and spoken English (all accounts supported are US-based) .
Required Industry Background:
Direct experience or technical exposure in
corrugated packaging, flexographic printing, prepress, packaging graphics, or packaging artwork management
.
Production Exposure:
Experience working with printers, converters, or manufacturing/operations teams .
Project Skills:
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, tight deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment .
Technical Detail:
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to read, interpret, and process technical packaging specifications .
Preferred Experience
1 to 3 years of experience in project coordination, customer service (CSR), or production tracking within the printing/packaging industry .
Hands-on knowledge of corrugated packaging production workflows, prepress, or packaging artwork management .
Experience using packaging workflow management tools or project tracking software .
High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Graphic Communication, Supply Chain, or related fields preferred .
📌 Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator Corrugated Packaging (100% Remote - Mexico Only) (Mexicali)
🏢 Propelis
📍 Mexicali