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Project Manager I or II

Vanguard Companies | Kansas City, MO, United States

Posted Date 4/22/2026
Description

JOB SUMMARY

Support the company’s internal client services activities through estimation of new orders and requests for quotes.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment including limitations and production processes as they relate to estimating.
  • Knowledge of substrates, other packaging materials, and costing variables.
  • Knowledge in reading specifications and technical documents to be able to estimate in the most economical manner.
  • Source various materials such as corrugate sheets, labels, foam, plastic parts, films, tape, wood, etc. used in-conjunction with the corrugated package or display.
  • Recommending cost-cutting methods to increase profitability. 
  • Record keeping and filing of estimates and opportunities in an orderly manner to be easily accessible in the future.
  • Completing estimates in a time-bound manner based on customer expectations/needs.
  • Create estimates and quote sheets using internal processes/documentation to fulfill customer requests
  • Collaborate with other departments, designers, and project managers to provide an accurate estimate.
  • Process all required paperwork on a timely basis.
  • Attendance is an essential duty of the role. 
  • Comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Additional duties as assigned by management.
  • Ability to meet these Level 1 expectations without close supervision or training.

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required

  • High school degree or equivalent or combined education and years of experience
  • 1 year experience in related industry or function 
  • Proven experience with math skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Excel and power point experience

Preferred

  • College degree, particularly in packaging or graphics.
  • Manufacturing, print, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, logistics experience or relatable experience
  • Experience in the corrugated/packaging industry
  • Manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, or logistics experience
  • HRMS ERP software experience
  • Salesforce software experience
  • Intermediate Excel skills preferred. 

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