Flexographic Product Manager

Continental Datalabel; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Datalabel in Elgin, IL is seeking a Flexographic Product Manager to own the label portfolio. This full-time, on-site role collaborates with production, sales and procurement to define requirements, manage lifecycle and ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.

You will analyze market trends, guide pricing strategies, support cross-functional teams with technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement through documentation and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in flexographic printing, label manufacturing, or related pressure sensitive products.
• Product management skills, including lifecycle management and cross-functional coordination.
• Analytical skills to interpret market data, pricing scenarios, and performance metrics.
• Strong communication to work with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Organizational and project management abilities to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems and basic reporting tools.
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, development and lifecycle management of flexographic label solutions.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to define product requirements.
• Coordinate with production, sales and procurement to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with operations on press capabilities and materials.
• Support sales with product expertise and technical information.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Product management

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Organizational & project mgmt

ERP / inventory systems

Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Job description

Company Description

Continental Datalabel is a pioneer in the pressure sensitive label and tag industry. We have a nationwide inventory, enabling fast and reliable fulfillment. The company’s product line ranges from cost-effective, high-volume shipping labels to specialized durable labels and tags designed for demanding environments. With five strategically located distribution centers across the United States, Continental Datalabel provides rapid response times and dependable service to customers. Team members join a business focused on product breadth, application expertise, and operational efficiency.

Role Description

The Flexographic Product Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Elgin, IL. This role oversees the flexographic label product portfolio, including planning, development, and lifecycle management of pressure sensitive label and tag solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing market trends and customer needs, defining product requirements, and coordinating with production, sales, and procurement to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. The Flexographic Product Manager collaborates with operations on press capabilities and materials, supports sales with product expertise and technical information, and monitors performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. The role also involves managing product documentation, assisting with pricing strategies, and contributing to new product introduction and process optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in flexographic printing, label and tag manufacturing, or a related pressure sensitive products environment, with strong understanding of materials, presses, and converting processes.
• Product management or product development skills, including requirements gathering, lifecycle management, and coordination across production, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills for interpreting market data, pricing scenarios, and performance metrics to guide product decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders and provide clear technical and commercial guidance.
• Organizational and project management skills to prioritize multiple initiatives, maintain documentation, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with common business and productivity software (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, ERP or inventory systems) to support analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of quality standards, safety practices, and continuous improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma) is beneficial.