Product Manager, Creative Services

Highline Aftermarket; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Production Manager in Memphis to oversee creative projects related to packaging. The ideal candidate will plan, manage resources, and ensure quality while collaborating with various teams. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Dynamic work environment

Talented team

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, leadership, time management, and resource allocation skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working with printers on multiple printing types.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the lifecycle of creative projects.
• Manage resources and budgets for packaging projects.
• Lead the packaging proofing process to ensure quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Time management

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, or related field

Tools

Monday.com

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

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It’s an exciting time to join Highline Warren!

Highline Warren, a leading national manufacturer and distributor of consumable and maintenance products for the automotive aftermarket, is seeking a talented Production Manager to join our dynamic marketing team.

About Highline Warren:

Formed in 2020 through the strategic combination of Highline Aftermarket and Warren Distribution, Highline Warren boasts an impressive footprint with 20 manufacturing and distribution locations, nearly 1,800 employees, and over 26,000 products serving more than 14,000 customers across North America. As we propel ourselves towards ambitious growth goals, we recognize the value of our people. We actively seek passionate individuals who share our commitment to excellence and collaborative culture.

The Opportunity:

The role of Production Manager on our Creative Services team offers a unique opportunity to plan and oversee the lifecycle of creative projects, with a focus on the production of packaging for manufactured and distributed goods. Responsibilities include project intake, identification of dielines, assets, and specs; developing and overseeing timelines; managing resources and budgets; collaborating with internal teams and external vendors; and ensuring projects meet objectives and quality control measures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional team across sales, graphics, integrated marketing, master data management, category management, and operations to keep marketing projects clear, organized, and on track via project management processes.
• Act as process driver, holding cross-functional team-members accountable to deliver quality input in advance of deadlines.
• Review projects in queue and alleviate roadblocks that would result in failed target date.
• Lead the packaging proofing process, reviewing content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, part numbers, UPCs, brand standards and packaging specs discrepancies.
• Coordinate efforts between PIM and Creative Services teams to ensure assets are uploaded to MDM.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Project Management: Strong organizational, leadership, time management, and resource allocation skills. Best practices
• Communication: Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written, to coordinate and build relationships with diverse teams, including stakeholders, customers, and suppliers. Provide status, updates, and next steps. Proactively identify challenges and potential solutions.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of creative and processes and technical requirements for various production types. Experience working with printers on multiple printing types.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and creatively.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to manage multiple, simultaneous workstreams and changing project requirements.
• Experience with tools for project management (Monday.com or similar), proofing, and time tracking.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and Adobe Acrobat, familiar with Adobe creative suite.
• Knowledge of print production, pre-press preparation, reviewing proofs, press checks.

LOCATION: Charlotte, Memphis or Omaha

Benefits of Joining Highline Warren:

Highline Warren offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be surrounded by a talented team and have the chance to make a significant impact on a growing company.