Print Production Manager
About The Position
The PPM is responsible for liaising with the clients and printers, providing internal instruction to modify artwork so that the final print will meet (as close as possible) the original design intent, across multiple packaging types and print processes. What you'll be doing: Follow all Standard Working Practices (SWP) Assess new designs, liaising with the client, printer and tooling supplier to agree artwork changes/separation approach, based on the chosen print process. Provide Artworkers with technical instructions on artwork separation Support and develop Artworkers to apply reprographics/colour separation with minimum PPM input Train and support new and junior members of the PPM team Specify tooling requirements (where required) Maintain client brand targets and colour standards Maintain printer specification records (in ZEN), and printer qualification Maintain PPM technical records Provide post-print analysis (both measured and visual) Work in conjunction with all other areas of the business to ensure that artwork is generated in the most effective and timely manner possible This position is located in our Cincinnati OH Office Our Thermoformed and Flexible Packaging business serves North America, Latin America and Europe with 22 locations. We create and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions. Our customers span the food, retail, and medical sectors. Our packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications including snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee, and pet food. We are committed to responsible packaging that protects products and supports a healthier planet. Our Vision Change the World through Packaging Innovation Our Mission Foster a society focused on well-being and sustainability, while safeguarding our planet for future generations, through the continuous development of innovative packaging solutions that explore cutting-edge materials and technologies. TOPPAN Privacy Policy
Requirements
- Understands Tridents products, customer requirements and processes.
- Is able to demonstrate compliance with SWP & Account specific practices.
- Actively uses Trident technologies to create efficiencies
- Deliver excellent internal and external customer service, communicating effectively
- Is able to demonstrate excellent customer service, ensuring customer requirements are met or exceeded
- Competent user of: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Word, Excel, bespoke Trident systems and if necessary other Artwork software packages such as InDesign
- Has the desire to upskill and takes responsibility for self-development.
- Open to constructive feedback for self-improvement
Responsibilities
- Liaising with the clients and printers
- Providing internal instruction to modify artwork
- Follow all Standard Working Practices (SWP)
- Assess new designs, liaising with the client, printer and tooling supplier to agree artwork changes/separation approach, based on the chosen print process.
- Provide Artworkers with technical instructions on artwork separation
- Support and develop Artworkers to apply reprographics/colour separation with minimum PPM input
- Train and support new and junior members of the PPM team
- Specify tooling requirements (where required)
- Maintain client brand targets and colour standards
- Maintain printer specification records (in ZEN), and printer qualification
- Maintain PPM technical records
- Provide post-print analysis (both measured and visual)
- Work in conjunction with all other areas of the business to ensure that artwork is generated in the most effective and timely manner possible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
