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Cella · 14 hours ago

Print Production Manager

Summit, NJ

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

5+ years exp

Cella is a company seeking a Print Production Manager to act as a vital liaison between internal teams and external suppliers. The role involves guiding the execution of design intent throughout the commercialization process while ensuring brand equity is maintained across printed components.

Content MarketingDigital MarketingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Melissa Nenna

Responsibilities

Work with global printers & packaging sites to obtain specifications

Provide Brand Design team with relevant printer/site requirements to create a feasible design intent

Interface with Brand Design team to communicate concerns with the design intent in relation to the printer's capabilities / review for feasibility

Partner with Packaging Engineering to understand structures & die lines - provide required information

Attend Design Brief and Design Concept Reviews as needed

Evaluate and determine the best way to validate the graphic files (via proofing or trials etc.) and determine the best way to communicate the color targets using the Brand Color Specification

Plan and execute Print trials, when required

Determine spectral value for specified colors

Host and document pre-production meeting between third-party prepress supplier and printer

Review & approve production proofs; review with Brand Design team as needed

Attend print trials to optimize design intents & production printing; as needed

Travel to printer's location to supervise print trials and/or first production printing as needed

Obtain, approve & distribute color standards; internally & externally

Create Brand Color Specifications and Color target documentation that include relevant spectral data for production printing

Utilize internal systems to track project workload, scope & time spent completing production tasks within required timeframes

Complete all Kenvue Trainings on time per schedule

Track and submit required metrics, project lists and/or projects scope

Ensure continuous improvement & optimal production solutions for new artwork designs & existing components

Maintain filing system of all production elements related to each brand

Provide required documentation and reporting

Qualification

Print Production ManagementPrepress ProcessesProject ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteMulti-taskingMAC Platform SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or 5-7 years experience in publishing, print or project management, preferably in a Consumer Healthcare or Pharmaceutical environment

Deep Knowledge of all printing & prepress processes

Understand and have ability to resolve complex production problems in a timely and fast paced environment

Demonstrated leadership in PrePress, Print or Project Management environment

Ability to multi-task while working on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines

Excellent communication and negotiating skills

Commitment to continuous process improvement initiatives and ability to solve problems creatively

Highly motivated and high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives

Ability to build relationships and work across a multi-product line organization

Strong computer skills in MAC platform a must (Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat Professional, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Driver's License required