Independent II LLC

Project Manager –
Independent 2 provides corrugated packaging design and manufacturing to a wide range of clients, from bourbon to fans. We produce kraft boxes, high graphics retail packaging to point of purchase displays. Also taking the lead, Independent 2 has installed the region's first high-speed digital press with water-based inks. And, we’re continuing to grow.

Position Overview:
Project Manager for complex packaging jobs that require additional attention throughout the process. Attention to detail and interpersonal skills are required. The position will require working with Sales, Customer Service, Design and Production. It will also need post operation analysis of what is working and what is problematic and most importantly, suggestion for process adjustments.

Coordinate:
Project manager will coordinate with Sales to determine the scope of a project and make recommendations. The position will require collaborating with design on deliverables and lead time expectations. Project manager will collate structural specs, art, prepress for Customer Service. The position will require coordinating with Production on customer expectations and job requirements.

Visit:
Project manager may visit clients on occasion with Sales. Familiarity with our production facility and regularly approving work at the press is a must.

Digital:
Project manager will have to become familiar with our digital operation.

Education:
4-year degree required.

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite familiarity is required. Artios CAD, Adobe CS and Excel proficiency is a plus.

Salary:
Commiserate with Experience.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime

Education:
Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Project Management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:
One location

Work Remotely:
No

2nd Shift is from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am

Starting from $20.00/hour or more depending on experience

Lead Person will report directly to 2nd Shift Supervisor

We offer a quality incentive bonus, 401k, and you are eligible for benefits on day one! No wait period!

We are a corrugated containerboard manufacturer. Die cutters, flexo folder gluers, printing and inks!

You will be expected to be a "working" lead person- meaning- stepping in to crew machines when needed- but be able to handle the shift when the supervisor is out.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Train and cross-train crews on presses- after you learn the presses!

Ensure that necessary tools and materials are available for crews to accomplish tasks.

Help oversee crews and ensure that they are reliable, dependable, on-time.

Help ensure that there is cooperation among crew members. Maintain and improve morale and make sure that they work as a team. Maintain confidentiality.

Help address questions, concerns, and problems expressed by the crew.

Help train crew members about the importance of running efficiently.

Communicate with crew members regarding performance.

Coordinate with your supervisor and Maintenance Superintendent on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.

Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.

Enforce the corrective action procedures when applicable

Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.

Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety program, and good housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

One year supervising experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

The individual must possess the following:

Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.

Teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for his personnel both in the technical and administrative parts of the position.

Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.

Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.

Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:
10 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We require masks be worn at all times.
We do temperature screenings on everyone entering the building.
We have disinfectant and hand sanitizer available.

Experience:
Supervising: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:
One location

Work Remotely:
No