Production Manager, Packaging

• Manage and develop team of Production Artists.
• Guide projects through the production process by overseeing projects from Merchant turn-in phase through the mechanical release phase, while remaining on budget and on schedule.
• Review and assign projects to Production Team and maintain accurate project status reports.
• Partner with Traffic Department to ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in Creative/Production development and turn-in meetings.
• Manage production timeline and project accountability process.
• Approve and release all digital mechanicals to ensure that each job meets company standards.
• Assign projects to appropriate Production Artists based upon expertise and current work volume, including managing own projects.
• Support Packaging Director with company initiatives
• Report updated project timeline to Packaging Director and advise of any problems.
  Partner with QC and Product Teams to ensure projects meet desired expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Five years related experience working in production areas with a focus on packaging.
• Ability to manage and develop a group of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent follow-through and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Macintosh Platform, solid knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Four years experience with Mac InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Digital and Sheet Fed printing process.
• Ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum.