Sr. Manager, Workflow Development

The Role

This role is based in North America Consumer Packaging and is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and standardization of automated prepress workflows across operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, development, and rollout of standardized prepress workflows across all North America Consumer Packaging facilities
• Design and oversee automated workflow solutions that deliver high stability, repeatability, throughput, and minimal manual intervention
• Drive measurable improvements in prepress cycle time, automation rates, labor efficiency, and throughput through workflow standardization
• Develop workflows to support integration with legacy systems
• Reduce manual touchpoints, errors, and rework while improving overall workflow performance and cost efficiency
• Establish and enforce enterprise workflow standards, governance models, and compliance across all facilities
• Partner with plant leadership to drive adoption and consistent execution of standardized workflows, ensuring sustained performance over time
• Lead change management efforts, including training, communication, and adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation and long-term sustainment
• Define, track, and report key workflow performance metrics, building visibility through dashboards to support data-driven decision making
• Validate software, hardware, and system releases prior to deployment into production environments
• Partner with IT and vendors (e.g., Esko) to support system roadmap, upgrades, and integration strategies
• Develop and maintain documentation, best practices, and training programs to support long-term performance
• Align with project manager on timelines and deliverables from other departments/vendors
• Enable a consistent customer experience through standardized processes and print readiness

Requirements

• 10+ years proven experience in prepress, printing, packaging, or workflow automation environments
• Strong technical expertise with prepress systems (e.g., Esko Automation Engine, WebCenter, ArtPro+ or similar)
• Deep understanding of file preparation, color management, trapping, and print production requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple locations
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable solutions
• Able to translate strategy into actionable plans and drive execution at the plant level
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Commitment to continuous improvement and standardization across multiple facilities
• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%