Associate Project Manager Ops

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Associate Project Manager position is an entry level project manager opportunity responsible for support in implementing projects in a Production environment.  The responsibilities include partnering with internal departments and external parties to ensure adherence to project expectations. This position supports The Upper Deck Company’s business units by helping Project Managers on all levels of Trading Card projects. This person will complete small projects independently while learning to run more complex projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for assisting in communication with Print Manufacturer and Finishing partners to meet or exceed scheduled print production durations, Pack-out and Product Release dates.
• Creates and takes ownership of manufacturing documentation accuracy, responsibly communicates and timely updates document as needed for assigned projects
• Masters all production-related processes to support the individual product, to include quality control of printed material, foil stamping and die cutting.
• Attend post-production meetings to insure expectation successfully achieved.
• Attend Case checks – focusing on pack placement expectations
• Timely submitted RFQ (Request for Quote) for preliminary quotes for outside print vendors.
• Work with Brand, Packaging Engineer and Purchasing to ensure buyout items are on hand prior to pack out.        Including auto labels, Security stickers, void stickers, and other buyout items
• Attend Minus 1, Engineering and Kickoff meetings for specific projects, as well as additional meetings that may be necessary in order to resolve challenges that arise during the production cycle.
• Strong organizational, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
• Assist in the development and improvement of production processes and tools.

INTERACTION

This position will interact closely with the NC Project Manages, Product Development and Brand, Sports and/or Entertainment Coordinator, Purchasing, Packaging Engineer, Game Used Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Project Manager in California.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable.

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE

• College Degree in Business preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accomplished written communication skills.
• Knowledge of trading card or trading card game industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic budgeting.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. 

• Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.
• Proficiency in the following software or systems beneficial: MS Office.