A food manufacturing company is seeking to appoint an Artwork Project Manager for their site in Leeds
The Artwork Project Manager will oversee product launches across designated own-label and branded accounts, This is a central, cross-functional role that connects Sales, NPD (New Product Development), Operations, and the delivery of packaging artwork, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
On Offer:
* £32,000 raising to £34,000 after probation
* Monday – Friday – 40 hours per week
* Work from home day on Friday (optional)
* 33 days annual leave
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a strong advocate for delivering high-quality products and packaging that align with both customer expectations and brand standards.
* Develop and manage critical paths for customer and brand launches, ensuring timely and efficient artwork delivery.
* Lead weekly project meetings to monitor progress, identify issues, and drive resolution.
* Assign, track, and follow up on project actions and escalate risks when necessary to keep projects on course.
* Coordinate inputs from multiple departments to consolidate project responses.
* Facilitate internal meetings with key stakeholders to communicate project status and align priorities.
* Collaborate across departments to proactively resolve issues and identify solutions.
* Serve as the point of contact with retailers to negotiate timelines and explore opportunities to expedite delivery.
* Provide guidance and support to the Product Launch Executive team, who assist with artwork, project coordination, and administrative tasks.
* Uphold the Gate Brief process to ensure full business approval at each project milestone.
* Routinely review data accuracy and process efficiency, recommending improvements where applicable.
About You
* A proactive self-starter who takes full ownership of tasks and assigned accounts.
* Strong sense of accountability with the ability to manage projects independently.
* Willing to develop a deep understanding of the broader business to craft innovative, practical solutions.
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Confident leading cross-functional meetings and challenging stakeholders when necessary.
Desirable:
* Understanding of packaging artwork management processes and the potential operational impact of artwork changes.
Please apply with your most recent CV, and we will be in touch.