As a Packaging and Print Producer, you will master the Packaging project workflow, including all regulatory requirements, to ensure that applications used to create packaging are efficient and compliant. You will manage R&D projects with cross-functional partners, including Packaging, Product Marketing, Designers, Packaging Engineering, Business Process Re-engineering, Industrial Design, Purchasing, Localization, Operations, in-region local teams, and suppliers. We need a subject matter expert in prepress, UV inkjet print techniques, and manufacturing processes who appreciates quality, communicates clearly, and has patience for the engineering and design process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Print Expert team and attend technology and project meetings to roll out new print technology, new software tools, and raw materials.
Collaborate with key stake holders and gain alignment on development plans and roadmaps.
Regularly report at executive levels in written and verbal format with effective presentation slides.
Supply project visibility to cross-functional teams and internal marketing teams.
Manage overall program schedule across multiple deliverables and cross-functional teams.
Manage scoping out project requirements, creative development, and validation through the final launch and material production.
Work with cross-functional partners to develop, review, document, and launch packaging solutions worldwide.
Provide valid use cases for testing new packaging solutions.
Present concepts and solutions to cross-functional leadership to gain support and understanding and keep projects on track.
Guide proposals during the creative and development phase of projects with the understanding of capabilities within our tools and supply base.
Train users on the new tools, methods, and solutions deployed in packaging production.
Create print test forms using Adobe CC, with the direction of Packaging Print Experts or Print Development Manager.
Requirements and Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in Printing, Graphic Communications, or equivalent; 3-5 years of relevant experience in print production.
Expertise in program and project management; able to manage multiple competing projects and priorities, track deliverables, and develop schedules with functional and cross-functional partners.
Motivated self-starter with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Creative problem solver who is adaptable, flexible, and resourceful while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Deep understanding of prepress and printing technologies, including variable data applications and workflows and overall engineering and design process
Subject matter expertise in print techniques and manufacturing processes.
Proficient with macOS applications, database management systems, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Office.
Positive, attentive, focused, and engaged. Strong work ethic. Accountable for actions; takes initiative; collaborative team player.
Trustworthy in a confidential environment. Supportive of company values.
Manages time effectively; flexible during high-volume periods
Able to traffic technical R&D and initiative project details and updates across multiple teams. Prepare the program team for future implementation.
Demonstrated ability to use project tracking methods and tools, including database and project management systems to track project open actions and drive for closure.
Able to build effective presentation slides with data supporting different audiences, such as the Creative and Engineering groups
Available for travel (25% or less)
Desired Skills and Experience
Packaging, Print, Research & Development, Graphic Communications, prepress, macOS, Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, travel
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management and Supply Chain
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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