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SGK

Location:
Canada, Toronto

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Contract work

Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 CAD / Year

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Job Description:

SGK Toronto is looking for a Packaging Project Manager to work with our onsite team at a large CPG client. The Packaging Project Manager role manages day-to-day responsibilities for client project management, including overseeing the overall process and timeline, working proactively to solve challenges that occur throughout the project and developing strong client relationships. This position uses client brand and strong technical knowledge to resolve complex problems throughout the project lifecycle. The Packaging Project Manager is client facing and collaborates across multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally within the client network, as well as with SGK colleagues, acting as the primary liaison in the packaging development process. This is a 12-18 month contract role supporting a major CPG client. Ideally beginning in January 2026.

Job Responsibility:

Works as a main point of contact with the client, builds and sustains strong relationships with the client’s functional areas (marketing, design, quality & regulatory, pkg R&D, consumer insights, etc.) and the client’s vendors (SGK internal team members, design partners and printers)
Works with the cross-functional teams in the development of project scope and related timelines which meet the goals and priorities of the project
Responsible for the collection of project inputs
partner with stakeholders to secure and validate the necessary inputs to effectively execute the project
Monitors production art development from agency handoff through and including final prepress deliverables
Supports resolution of art file or printing concerns with supplier/printer, working with internal stakeholders
Leads all design extensions & adaptations across multiple structures and substrates for optimal design and print production results
Assists and develops methods to monitor artwork project progress and resolve issues as necessary
Manage every portion of the approval process between internal and external partners, ensure alignment at every step of the design and activation process
Schedule and facilitate meetings related to packaging project execution
Facilitate online proofing process, timeline, consolidation and resolution of artwork changes
Proactively identify obstacles and seek resolution to ensure products are delivered
Communicate art revisions
Ensure all content is reviewed and approved by all required stakeholders
Follows up to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations
Ensures compliance to processes and establishes discipline to standardized ways of working
Provides technical consultation to the Product Teams to ensure efficient & effective packaging production
Demonstrate proficiency with SGK and Client on-line tools and other tools & technology as required by the business
Responsible for understanding the latest design, print production, special effects, and print technology trends and innovations

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree within appropriate discipline such as Business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the required job
6+ years previous project management experience
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience Launching New Products, Redesigns, Line Extensions and Maintenance items in a CPG, Private Label or Food Company, Technology, Pharma industries, and Design Agencies
Experience in consumer or corporate creative/production design
Experience or an understanding of the packaging and pre-media prepress process
Time management skills, ability to assess and develop strategies proactively
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Occasionally travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Packaging Project Manager

SGK

Location:Canada, Toronto

Category:IT - Administration

Contract Type:Contract work