Global Packaging Program Manager

WPP Production; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Packaging Program Manager to organize documentation, review packaging mechanicals, coordinate colour and press sheet reviews, and help the team meet tight deadlines during peak seasons.

You will manage deliverable due dates, drive improvements, and ensure all assets align with print specifications. The role requires attention to detail and collaboration with Packaging Producers, Marcom, and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Graphic Communications or equivalent.
• 2-5 years mechanical proofing experience in premium consumer packaging and labeling.
• Knowledge of electronic pre-press and printing processes required.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Must possess exceptional organisational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in Mac OS and native apps.

Responsibilities

• Write print specification documents in the database with the direction of the Packaging Producers before handing off to Production Design; ensure all documents approved by Packaging Producers before releasing to suppliers.
• QC and organise assets in the database for each mechanical (part numbers, packaging die-lines, translations, illustrations, copy, etc.).
• Manage project life cycles and the release of part numbers.
• Prepare asset handoff documents for review by Packaging Producers and route to Marcom groups.
• Practice extreme attention to detail in cross referencing all assets against the final mechanicals per checklist, and confirming all layers match print specifications.
• Communicate updates collected from Packaging Producers to Marcom Project Management team to facilitate the routing process.
• Provide complete and timely feedback on digital mechanicals, pre-press, and printer proofs.
• Review and sign off on supplier PDFs and press sheets and raise any issues when appropriate.
• Organise final reviews with Packaging Producers.
• Collaborate with Packaging team to document best practices and standard operating procedures and processes for both internal and external partners.
• Press check print runs for existing products at domestic and international suppliers and prepare for Producer approval.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Education

BA/BS degree in Graphic Communications or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Mac OS

Job description

WPP Production in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Packaging Program Manager to organize documentation, review packaging mechanicals, coordinate colour and press sheet reviews, and help the team meet tight deadlines during peak seasons.

You will manage deliverable due dates, drive improvements, and ensure all assets align with print specifications. The role requires attention to detail and collaboration with Packaging Producers, Marcom, and external suppliers.