Packaging and Print Technology Producer

Packaging and Print Technology Producer

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $176,800 - $197,600 per year

Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

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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