Print Production Group (PPG) Project Manager I

Refresco•Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Print Production Group (PPG) is the category expert for maintaining high quality, regulatory compliant, on-time execution of all printed product packaging for Refresco North America. PPG acts as the conductor guiding each packaging component through the stages of print production within the commercialization process, providing technical expertise and project management services throughout, resulting in the highest quality packaging in the beverage industry. PPG embraces Refresco’s five core values: entrepreneurial, agile, passionate, responsible, and excellence. Reporting to the Process Execution Manager, the PPG Project Manager 1 manages efficient print production workflows and develops timely, consistent communication with Design, Commercialization, Customers, Separation/Plate Making/Print vendors for all North American product launches or revisions of printed packaging components produced on Refresco manufacturing lines. This includes interaction with external customer packaging teams, external design firms, separation and print vendors, commercialization managers, account managers, and design team members.

Requirements

Basic understanding of the packaging print production process and print types i.e. Flexography, Lithography, Dry Offset and Roto Gravure is preferred.
Fundamental Project Management skills.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Basic working knowledge of both Macintosh and PC computers.
Must be fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Basic understanding of Photoshop and Illustrator an asset.

Nice To Haves

0-3 Years Print Production experience is preferred.
Private Label/Consumer Package Goods Industry experience and/or knowledge is preferred.
Experience in manufacturing/procurement/supply chain environment is preferred.
Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports Commercialization and Procurement Teams so each project initiative is efficiently prioritized within the PPG workflow, based on Top Refresco Accounts and priority projects.
Appropriately challenges new project assignments and works fairly independently without manager intervention for setting and maintaining priorities and meeting deadlines.
Works with a sense of urgency and focus on the company’s top priorities and initiatives.
The PM1 is responsible for about 10 active accounts including primary ownership of their assigned Top Refresco Accounts (2 to 3 at the lower end of the tier) with a PM2 as the secondary on each account as needed.
Independently gather relevant preliminary information, review ACE project notes and input all initial project information into PPG Database.
Initiates PPG Artwork setups from ACE assignments and creates new project tasks in PPG Database.
Initiate work orders, audit artwork proofs, coordinate internal/external art reviews, coordinate execution of revisions, secure all required approvals, facilitate transfer of art files to vendors.
Maintains project status and updates throughout the life of the project.
Performs ACE tasks for PPG Reviews and adds Prepress Costs for their assigned accounts in a timely manner.
Proficient with creating POs in SAP and with, guidance from PM2, secures additional vendor quotes for ACE prepress task.
Develops and maintains strong vendor relations with all Refresco print vendors, separators, graphic suppliers, etc.
Communicates project timing and deadline expectations with existing vendors for assigned accounts and ACE projects.
Communicates and advises best practices for artwork setup and printability issues whenever Commercialization Manager seeks additional guidance.
Assists PM2 with monitoring ongoing, maximum print quality control for all Refresco print initiatives.
For assigned accounts, coordinates receipt of print samples (Color Targets) with printers, review print samples for quality, present any concerns/issues for discussion with PM2 and send Color Targets to plants and maintain filing organization of Refresco control samples.
Participate in quality review discussions with PM2.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs