Print Production Manager

About the role

SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. The purpose of this position is to facilitate jobs in the execution phase of the client’s packaging and production needs as it relates to prepress and deliverables. As a key facilitator within the supply chain for packaging artwork issues, you will communicate with the client’s Brand Managers, agency, printers and internal team members to ensure optimal printability for packaging. You will help maintain and improve the ways of working and coordinate packaging and CGI production via job instructions and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Primary resource to client and agency stakeholders and the key point of contact to SGS.
• Effectively oversee timeline tracking for packaging artwork and CGI production for brands.
• Serve as primary liaison for internal stakeholders and production departments when issues or questions arise.
• Consult with stakeholders during the artwork and CGI development, pre‑press/image carrier execution to improve KPIs.
• Prioritization and tracking of priority/urgent projects when needed.
• Respond in a timely manner to client, agency and printers on task at hand.
• Establish a good and professional working relationship with clients, agency and printers.
• Liaison between brand, agency and SGS.
• Document all critical and pertinent information to ensure fit for use.
• Facilitate various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business, CGI images and printed packaging.
• Interface with workflow enterprise tools.
• Manage Print Quality Color Standards process.

Requirements

• At least a 2‑year degree or equivalent experience in the print and graphic arts industry.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Project Manager in the print and graphic arts industry with direct client and printer interaction.
• Experience evaluating color proofs, images, and packaging substrate.
• Strong communication skills to serve as an effective liaison between production and customers.
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications.
• Proofreading skills required.
• Ability to work independently after initial training.

Company overview

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information, visit www.SGXgraphics.com.

Pay

The U.S. pay range for this position is $65,306 USD – $75,306 USD annually, with final compensation based on location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account (based on plan selection)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan