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Oatey Company · 1 month ago

Specialist, Creative Operations

Cleveland, OH (Headquarters)

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $83K/yr

3+ years exp

Oatey Company is a well-established provider of high-quality products for the plumbing industry. The Creative Operations Specialist manages the production of product labels and creative artwork, ensuring accuracy and timely updates while overseeing label maintenance and marketing communication projects.

Building Material

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own the internal label production process from intake through final approval

Create, maintain, and continuously update label templates and data in internal systems

Evaluate and determine appropriate label structure, formatting, and data hierarchy based on product and regulatory requirements

Make decisions on label template updates and system configurations to ensure accuracy and compliance

Identify discrepancies in master data and determine corrective actions

Own and administer the label technology platform, ensuring functionality, updates, and optimization meet business needs

Provide training and ongoing support to associates across Oatey’s network to ensure full understanding and consistent execution in the use of label technology

Take ownership of the artwork creation and change process, ensuring projects move forward on schedule and all stakeholders complete their responsibilities

Evaluate artwork and marketing project requests and independently determine scope, feasibility, required stakeholders and timeline; lead intake and kickoff meetings; and set clear expectations for deliverables

Interpret brand standards, legal/compliance guidelines, and product requirements to ensure quality and regulatory alignment

Resolve cross-department conflicts, negotiate timelines, and make decisions to remove obstacles

Actively manage timelines, track status in project management software, and escalate issues or delays to keep projects on track

Prioritize competing artwork and marketing requests based on business impact, urgency, and resource availability

Release approved artwork to suppliers, oversee proof submissions, and communicate approvals or rejections in a timely and accurate manner

Maintain up-to-date artwork and supplier databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility across teams

Create, maintain and update processes to ensure efficiency and compliance, and communicate changes as needed

Monitor process performance and lead continuous improvement activities

Establish standards, documentation, and training based on best practices and business needs, and provide training to suppliers, internal stakeholders, and new hires on artwork and label processes

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support production and marketing operations

Qualification

Label ProductionProcess ImprovementProject ManagementNiceLabel SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsAdaptabilitySelf-Motivated

Required

3–5 years related experience in project management, creative production or compliance-heavy coordination

Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, software, and systems

Inquisitive nature with drive to understand how systems work

Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to present to varied audiences

Understanding of process improvement methodologies in a cross-functional environment

High school diploma or GED

Preferred

Experience in project coordination, label/artwork production, and/or procurement/design

Familiarity with NiceLabel or Teklynx CodeSoft design software (or similar label software) and Wrike (or similar project management software)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Associate's or bachelor's degree in project management, business, marketing, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position: 8%

Company

Oatey Company

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives.

Founded in 1916

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.oatey.com//

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