POSITION SUMMARY:

The Print Production Manager supervises client's day-to-day print execution, driving on-time deliverables through project management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Client's project expectations
• Adhere to Client's process and policies in delivering work task in a timely manner
• Provides technical support and advice the needful in minimise cost
• Partnering with artwork studio and printers to drive quality prints and keeping consistency across prints
• Extend support during design phase through artwork process, review and help to identify potential risk
• Lead conversations with respective stakeholders during color assessment on print work
• Strong project management skills, tracks project timeline in meeting deadlines
• Manage color standards storage and support required courier arrangement with logistic company
• Taking initiative and be proactive, aggressively in resolving challenges
• Foster good relationship across stakeholders
• Render support onsite, offsite and at printer's site as required
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min 2-4 years of working experiences in Packaging Graphic design, Design Project Management or Packaging Print production related work
• Excellent communication skill
• Client facing or Project/Account management are preferred but not mandatory
• Proficiency in identifying Artwork errors, limitations and issues for Print Production
• Familiar with Color Management or Separation tools
• Strong knowledge in various Print methods (ie: Offset, Flexo or Gravure) is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management and planning skills (from conceptualization to completion)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, colleagues across the organization and external clients or vendors
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to details, deadlines and reporting
• Occasional travel is required (Local/ International)
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

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