Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator – Corrugated Packaging (100% Remote - Mexico ONLY)
Propelis · Corregidora, Querétaro, Mexico · MX$270K–MX$299K/yr
Marketing Services · 5,001-10,000 employees
About the role
The role involves managing the end-to-end project lifecycle for packaging artwork, including order intake, technical specification review, and production coordination. You will serve as the primary operational bridge between US-based clients and internal production teams to ensure all project milestones are met.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must reside in Mexico and possess fluent business English skills along with direct industry experience in corrugated packaging, flexographic printing, or prepress. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for candidates holding an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field.
Full description
Location: 100% Remote (Candidates must currently reside in Mexico)
Eligibility: Mexican Citizens or Permanent Residents ONLY (With valid work authorization)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Junior to Mid-Level Position)
Language Requirement: Fluent / Advanced Business English (Mandatory — 100% daily written and spoken interaction with US teams.
• This is a Junior to Mid-Level role (Project Manager 1 / Project Coordinator). Candidates seeking Senior/Management-level compensation will not be considered.
• Industry experience is MANDATORY: Candidates must have direct background in Corrugated Packaging, Flexographic Printing, Prepress, or Packaging Graphics . Profiles from IT, Software, Finance, or General Marketing will be automatically disqualified.
ABOUT SGX
SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.
Position Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator to join our Corrugated Packaging team . In this role, you will facilitate packaging artwork, prepress execution, and production coordination for key US-based accounts . You will act as the primary operational bridge between US clients, internal production teams, prepress specialists, and external printers or converters .
This role is ideal for candidates with initial hands-on experience in corrugated packaging, flexographic printing, prepress, or packaging graphics , as well as internal candidates looking to transition into a Project Management track within the corrugated packaging division .
Key Responsibilities
• Order Intake & Specification Setup: Receive artwork requests, review technical requirements, and accurately enter complete job instructions into internal tracking systems .
• Project Coordination & Timeline Management: Track packaging projects from initial order intake through prepress, production, and final delivery, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met .
• US Client & Vendor Communication: Serve as the main day-to-day operational contact for US-based clients, sales representatives, and production teams, delivering prompt and professional updates .
• Technical Quality Control: Verify that technical specifications match supplied artwork to ensure printability and reduce production errors or rework .
• Issue Escalation & Documentation: Proactively identify, document, and escalate artwork discrepancies, technical issues, or timeline delays to keep projects on track .
Must-Have Qualifications (Strict Filtering Criteria)
• Work Authorization: Must be a Mexican Citizen or Permanent Resident currently living in Mexico.
• English Proficiency: Fluent/Advanced written and spoken English (all accounts supported are US-based) .
• Required Industry Background: Direct experience or technical exposure in corrugated packaging, flexographic printing, prepress, packaging graphics, or packaging artwork management .
• Production Exposure: Experience working with printers, converters, or manufacturing/operations teams .
• Project Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, tight deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment .
• Technical Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to read, interpret, and process technical packaging specifications .
Preferred Experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience in project coordination, customer service (CSR), or production tracking within the printing/packaging industry .
• Hands-on knowledge of corrugated packaging production workflows, prepress, or packaging artwork management .
• Experience using packaging workflow management tools or project tracking software .
• High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging, Graphic Communication, Supply Chain, or related fields preferred .
