Print Production Manager 2

Position Summary

The Print Production Manager (PPM) partners with the Albertsons Sr. Packaging Design Manager and Category Product Managers to manage and help bring projects to life. The PPM is responsible for leading and project managing the process from asset receipt, design approval through adaptation, artwork, and prepress. This position also partners with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Regulatory, Strategic, and Adaptive to ensure efficient workflow between the creative and executional phases in the delivery of Own Brand packaging in a timely manner, on budget, and in line with the quality standards.

This position is based in or near Pleasanton, California as this is a hybrid role that must work in office two days a week at the Albertsons corporate office. SGS & Co. reserves the right to amend the role to fully remote or fully in-office at any time.

Essential Responsibilities

• Immersed in exciting, fast-paced, Albertson's Own Brand culture.
• Manage design adaptation through prepress.
• Lead Project Management from concept approval through print delivery to ensure project is completed on time and on budget.
• Lead the project execution from design lock through print production to ensure integrity of design is maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring Albertsons brand colors are reproduced with absolute accuracy regardless of materials through final sign-off of color prints or targets.
• Facilitate artwork routing with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate artwork mechanicals/prepress with pre-press partners.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve on a daily basis.
• Lead projects, ensuring smooth project workflow in conjunction with all team members and Albertsons.
• Follow departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Assist with additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Education, Experience, & Certification

• 3-5+ years' experience in design or adaptation project management with deep experience in artwork and print production for packaging/POS, or 3-5+ years design adaptation and pre-press agency experience in project management. Ideally experienced in both.
• College degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Graphic Management Services or Design preferred.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) as well as web-based systems/asset management systems.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of the creative process.
• Understand and ability to speak to technical print requirements.
• An eye for detail and exceptional standards for reproduction fidelity.
• Experience managing design projects inclusive of pre-press and technical artwork.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and agency relationships.
• In-depth experience managing packaging artwork projects from design approval through to print execution in CPG/FMCG or retail experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment and demonstrate resiliency.
• Collaborative approach to working within the team.

• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow direction and work individually or as part of a team.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Comply with all company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee's duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

• Vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use hands to reach, grasp, handle, and feel.
• Effectively communicate.
• Required to sit and work at a computer for most of the workday.

NOTE: The information contained in this document describes the general nature, purpose, responsibilities, duties, skills, abilities, and workload of employees in the job described. However, it in no way constitutes a complete list of those that may be required. In addition, this does not constitute an employment contract and may be changed at any time.

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 $69,481 USD - $86,851.5 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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

Bachelors (preferred)

3-5+ years' experience in design or adaptation project management with deep experience in artwork and print production for packaging/POS, or 3-5+ years design adaptation and pre-press agency experience in project management. Ideally experienced in both (preferred)
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) as well as web-based systems/asset management systems. (required)