Global Packaging Program Manager (Hybrid)

WPP Production; Sunnyvale (CA); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WPP Production in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Packaging Program Manager to join our hybrid team. You will assist Packaging Producers in organizing documentation, review packaging mechanicals for accuracy, and manage color and press sheet reviews to meet tight deadlines during peak seasons.

You will handle deliverable due dates, coordinate with suppliers, and craft solutions to production challenges while ensuring all assets align with print specifications.

Formación

• 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 organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in Mac OS and native apps.

Responsabilidades

• Write print specification documents in the database-with the direction of the Packaging Producers-prior to handing off to Production Design. Ensure all documents have been approved by the Packaging Producers before releasing to suppliers.
• QC and organize 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.
• Organize 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.

Conocimientos

Mechanical proofing

Electronic pre-press

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Mac OS proficiency

Educación

BA/BS in Graphic Communications or equivalent

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

WPP Production in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Packaging Program Manager to join our hybrid team. You will assist Packaging Producers in organizing documentation, review packaging mechanicals for accuracy, and manage color and press sheet reviews to meet tight deadlines during peak seasons.

You will handle deliverable due dates, coordinate with suppliers, and craft solutions to production challenges while ensuring all assets align with print specifications.