Project Administrator - Corrugated Packaging & POP Displays

The Central Group of Companies is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Project Administrator – Corrugated Packaging & POP Displays!

The Project Administrator – Corrugated Packaging & POP Displays supports the Project Management team with order entry, purchasing, invoicing, and coordination tasks across multiple departments. This entry-level position is ideal for someone looking to grow in a fast-paced, creative packaging and display production environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Enter corrugate orders into the manufacturing system

Places material orders for Manufacturing and Suppliers

Prepares Purchase Orders to Suppliers

Receives Purchase Orders and provides back up for accounting.

Assists PM with monthly inventory reporting.

Prepares invoicing to be sent to accounting.

Assists with quotes and estimating.

Liaison with ICI plant to coordinate late & rush board orders and communicate to PM Team

Assists PMs with special projects.

Back up reception (share responsibility with other Administrator), lunches only.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor degree or certificate in Graphic Communication Management, Packaging Design or similar, or equivalent combination of education and in field experience.

Previous administrative experience (experience in displays or packaging is an asset)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Comfortable learning and using custom software platforms (e.g., Nimble, Conductor, Display Watch, Visual)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

Working Conditions:

Office-based environment with occasional interaction with plant operations and visitors

Minimal travel to visit customers and between locations.

Working Relationships:

Prepress 3%

Sales – 4%

Project Managers – 80%

Customers – 5%

Fulfillment – 3%

Visitors – 5%

Perks and Benefits:

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Wellness bursary

Support for continuing education and professional association fees

About The Central Group of Companies

Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.