Print Production Specialist II, Product Commercialization

Amazon • Austin, TX

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About The Position

In accordance with Whole Foods Market product brand design standards and applicable printer specifications, the Print Production Specialist II (PPS) is responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate creation of packaging graphics according to printer specifications and substrate best practices. The PPS is also responsible for conducting file reviews focused on color station use within package design files, as well as review of contract proofs for color accuracy and acceptability of prepress techniques. About the team Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) is a global retail organization dedicated to revolutionizing the grocery shopping experience through enhanced efficiency, quality, and affordability. At its core, WWGS Private Brands (PB) serves as a crucial strategic division that develops, sources, and manages our Whole Foods Market (WFM) and Amazon-branded proprietary food products across all geographic regions. This team also leads the Whole Body assortment, which includes non-food and health/wellness products for WFM. Operating as a unified force, Private Brands supports both North American and International operations by leveraging cross-functional expertise in product development, sourcing, sensory, commercialization and quality assurance to bring our products to market end-to-end across all WFM and Amazon channels. Through the integration of Whole Foods Market (WFM) and Amazon-branded products, Private Brands enables WWGS to deliver high-quality, innovative products and brands while maintaining operational excellence across diverse global markets. This collaborative structure allows WWGS to rapidly scale its food portfolio while maintaining consistent quality standards and efficient processes throughout its worldwide operations. This team manages the Amazon Saver, Amazon Grocery, byAmazon, Aplenty, Amazon Kitchen, 365 by WFM (including our organic products), and Whole Foods Market brands.

Requirements

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• 3+ years of CPG (or similar) experience in printing, prepress or production art for offset and/or flexographic printing.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent listening skills, attention to detail and ability to interpret and incorporate detailed feedback on food packaging graphics.
• Highly-effective collaboration with clear and effective communication skills.
• Flexible - able to take direction well and adapt to timeline developments and reprioritize.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge / familiarity with food packaging a plus.
• Project management skills or Workfront experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review all printer specifications and dieline files to ensure accuracy and utility of files, obtaining clarification on any details regarding dieline files and printer specifications.
• Work with a variety of packaging substrates and printing processes to ensure successful production of printed product design graphics. (flexography/offset)
• Communicate with suppliers, printers, and internal teams regarding print capability-related questions or concerns. Schedule calls/meetings, as needed, to discuss questions regarding file-set up, balancing successful print production with cost considerations.
• Receive and review pre-press/contract/printer proofs for accuracy, consistency and brand standards against files originally supplied.
• Compile, organize and communicate all issues, revisions, questions, or cautions pertaining to the printer proofs and return to designated printer as needed.
• Execute limited mechanical revisions to graphic files for product packaging.
• Attend periodic press checks to ensure print quality of packaging.
• Ensure working design and support art files are current and properly archived upon project completion, including archiving of PDF proofs with electronic files (when applicable).
• Review first production of all product packaging for print quality expectations and follow up with all printers as necessary to correct/improve print quality for subsequent press runs.
• Identify any opportunities for improvement in process, efficiency, speed to market, work quality and timeliness of activities involving Print Production Specialists.
• Facilitate print production and quality control audit processes and ensure programs are well-documented and maintained for both reference and training.
• Assists in resolution of project work barriers (as needed) pertaining to proofing, print station optimization, substrate challenges and/or cost.

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees