Packaging Graphics Production Lead

WebstaurantStore

Lititz (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

WebstaurantStore seeks a Packaging Graphics Production Lead to own end-to-end packaging graphics and govern file management across Private Label brands. You will coordinate with design, merchants, compliance, and vendors, driving redesigns, timelines, and cost forecasting.

You will manage print-ready files, ensure DAM integrity, and serve as the primary liaison with printers and factories, delivering accurate, on-brand packaging for multiple SKUs.

Qualifications

5–8+ years experience in packaging production, print production, or graphics operations.
Strong knowledge of packaging print processes, specifications, and vendor workflows.
Proven experience managing complex, multi-SKU projects.
Experience working cross-functionally with Merchants, Engineering, Compliance, and Design.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience owning or managing DAM systems.
Budget management and cost forecasting experience.
Familiarity with barcode requirements and packaging compliance standards.
Experience in retail, CPG, or high-SKU environments.
This role does not require a degree.

Responsibilities

Own final print-ready packaging files from approval through factory submission.
Ensure accurate versioning, naming conventions, and archival within the DAM.
Act as the system of record for what files are live, submitted, pending, or obsolete.
Partner with Design to ensure files meet brand, compliance, and production requirements.
Lead project management for packaging rebrands and line-wide redesigns.
Maintain clear timelines, milestones, and status tracking across SKUs and brands.
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
Ensure teams always know where we are in the process — no guessing or chasing.
Serve as the primary liaison with print vendors and factories.
Lead calls with vendors to resolve issues such as barcode failures, print specification discrepancies, color, plate, or file setup concerns.
Ensure vendors are aligned to standards, timelines, and technical requirements.
Translate requirements between teams to prevent misalignment or rework.

Skills

Packaging production

Print production

Graphics operations

DAM systems

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget forecasting

Barcode knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary The Packaging Graphics Production Lead owns the end-to-end production, governance, and project management of packaging graphics across our Private Label brands and product lines. This role exists to eliminate fragmentation, reduce rework, and bring clarity and accountability to packaging file management, vendor execution, and redesign initiatives. This person is the single point of ownership for print-ready packaging files — from redesign planning and DAM governance through factory submission, vendor coordination, and cost forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Production & File Ownership

Own final print-ready packaging files from approval through factory submission
Ensure accurate versioning, naming conventions, and archival within the DAM
Act as the system of record for what files are live, submitted, pending, or obsolete
Partner with Design to ensure files meet brand, compliance, and production requirements

Project Management (Rebrands, Redesigns & New Product Development)

Lead project management for packaging rebrands and line-wide redesigns
Maintain clear timelines, milestones, and status tracking across SKUs and brands
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
Ensure teams always know where we are in the process — no guessing or chasing

Vendor & Factory Management

Serve as the primary liaison with print vendors and factories
Lead calls with vendors to resolve issues such as:
Barcode failures
Print specification discrepancies
Color, plate, or file setup concerns
Ensure vendors are aligned to standards, timelines, and technical requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the central connector between:
Merchants
Product Compliance
Package Engineering (RAD)
Design & Brand teams
Compliance
Vendors
Translate requirements between teams to prevent misalignment or rework

Budget Ownership & Forecasting

Own and track packaging production budgets, including:
Plate costs
Capital expenses
Line-wide redesign costs
Forecast costs for rebrands and redesigns to support merchant and leadership planning
Identify cost-saving opportunities through smarter production and vendor alignment

Process & Governance

Establish and enforce clear production workflows for packaging graphics
Define best practices for DAM usage, file handoff, and approvals
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks — and proactively fix them

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
Access to a home router and modem.
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

5–8+ years experience in packaging production, print production, or graphics operations
Strong knowledge of packaging print processes, specifications, and vendor workflows
Proven experience managing complex, multi-SKU projects
Experience working cross-functionally with Merchants, Engineering, Compliance, and Design
High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
Experience owning or managing DAM systems
Budget management and cost forecasting experience
Familiarity with barcode requirements and packaging compliance standards
Experience in retail, CPG, or high-SKU environments

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and lead the execution of packaging graphics that bring our Clark Private Label Brands to life.

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

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