Packaging Design Analytics Lead

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst, Packaging Design to lead the artwork workflow, manage packaging graphics projects across items, and drive on-time delivery. You will develop metrics, analyze trends, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure print-readiness.

The role requires strong communication, detailed data management, and proficiency with Esko WebCenter and Adobe Creative Suite. Travel up to 20% may be involved, with on-site work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience supporting and managing packaging projects.
• Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, or Photoshop experience, or similar.
• Competent in Microsoft Office or other data analytics systems.
• Competent in Excel to generate reports to manage data sets using formulas.
• General experience managing Microsoft SharePoint sites, or similar.
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen to understand customer and internal priorities and educate based on their priorities
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong teamwork to solve problems and make independent decisions
• Up to 20% travel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end artwork approval workflow for new items and redesigns.
• Develop and maintain graphics performance metrics and reporting; measure on-time completion, cycle time, first-pass approval, rework, and aging.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify project risks and escalate when necessary.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of packaging artwork.
• Ensure accuracy against specifications, customer requirements, and design standards.
• Improve first-pass approval and minimize downstream errors and rework.
• Maintain workflows in Esko WebCenter; ensure setup, routing, approvals, and documentation are accurate.
• Identify bottlenecks, rework, and overdue actions to improve efficiency.
• Document deviations and coordinate timely resolution with suppliers.
• Manage visibility to the graphics project pipeline.
• Review feedback across portals and systems; track response time and actions to closure.
• Track graphics-related errors, rework, and recurring issues.
• Maintain data integrity of packaging files, databases, and records.
• Ensure information is accurate, complete, and current; routinely audit records.
• Evaluate color, dieline compliance, claims, barcodes and print-critical attributes; resolve issues before release with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Serve as technical graphics resource during supplier and customer engagements.
• Collaborate with vendors, customers, and cross-functional partners to meet timing and quality expectations.
• Support press approvals and evaluate output against standards.
• Communicate printing, packaging, and graphics concepts clearly to support decision making.
• All GLC employees must follow safety policies and procedures and adhere to Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Business

High school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Esko WebCenter

Adobe Acrobat

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Excel

SharePoint

Esko Software (WebCenter)

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst, Packaging Design to lead the artwork workflow, manage packaging graphics projects across items, and drive on-time delivery. You will develop metrics, analyze trends, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure print-readiness.

The role requires strong communication, detailed data management, and proficiency with Esko WebCenter and Adobe Creative Suite. Travel up to 20% may be involved, with on-site work in the United States.