Print Production Manager

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans with prescription

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account / Health-sim

Disability protection

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate packaging artwork and CGI production, ensuring on-time delivery and printability.

You will liaise with Brand Managers, agencies, printers and internal teams, track timelines, and help improve ways of working across the supply chain.

Candidates should have an associates degree and at least two years PM experience in print and graphic arts, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in print/graphic arts.
• 2+ years of project management experience in print/graphics with client/printer interaction.
• Experience evaluating color proofs, images and packaging substrates.
• Strong written and verbal communication and proofreading abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary resource to client and agency stakeholders and SGS contact.
• Oversee timelines for packaging artwork and CGI production and brands.
• Liaise with internal production departments to resolve issues.
• Consult with stakeholders to improve KPIs during artwork development.
• Prioritize and track urgent projects and respond promptly to all parties.
• Document critical information to ensure fit for use and success of projects.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Communication

Color proofs evaluation

MS Office

Adobe software

Proofreading

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.

The purpose of this position is to facilitate jobs in the execution phase of the client's packaging and production needs as it relates to prepress and deliverables.

As a key facilitator within the supply chain for packaging artwork issues, you will communicate with the client's Brand Managers, agency, printers and internal team members to ensure optimal printability for packaging. As a key figure within the process, you will help maintain and improve the ways of working. Your primary role will be to coordinate packaging and CGI production via job instructions and schedules.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Primary resource to client and agency stakeholders and the key point of contact to SGS.
• Effectively oversee timeline tracking for packaging artwork and CGI production for brands.
• Serve as primary liaison for internal stakeholders and production departments when issues or questions arise.
• Consult with stakeholders during the Artwork and CGI development, pre-press/image carrier execution to improve KPIs.
• Prioritization and tracking of priority/urgent projects when needed.
• Respond in a timely manner to client, agency and printers on task at hand.
• Establish a good and professional working relationship with clients, agency and printers.
• Liaison between brand, agency and SGS.
• Document all critical and pertinent information to ensure fit for use.
• Facilitate various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business, CGI images and printed packaging.
• Interface with Workflow enterprise tools.
• Manages Print Quality Color Standards process.

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

• At least 2-year degree or equivalent experience in the print and graphic arts industry
• At least 2 years' experience as a Project Manager in the print and graphic arts industry and have working experience directly with clients and printers
• Experience in evaluating color proofs, images and packaging substrate
• Good communication skills to serve as an effective liaison between production and customers
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications
• Proofreading skills required
• Ability to work independently after initial training

About Propelis:

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

For more information visit: www.SGXgraphics.com

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $65,306 USD - $75,306 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

• health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• dental plan
• vision plan
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

Qualifications

Education

Associates (required)

Experience

• Proofreading skills (required)
• Experience in evaluating color proofs, images and packaging substrate (required)
• 2 years: Years of experience as a Project Manager in the print and graphic arts industry and have working experience directly with clients and printers (required)

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