Print Production Manager 1

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Client's project expectations
• Adhere to Client’s process and policies in delivering work task in a timely manner
• Provides technical support and advice the needful in minimise cost
• Partnering with artwork studio and printers to drive quality prints and keeping consistency across prints
• Extend support during design phase through artwork process, review and help to identify potential risk
• Lead conversations with respective stakeholders during color assessment on print work
• Strong project management skills, tracks project timeline in meeting deadlines
• Manage color standards storage and support required courier arrangement with logistic company
• Taking initiative and be proactive, aggressively in resolving challenges
• Foster good relationship across stakeholders
• Render support onsite, offsite and at printer’s site as required
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years progressive print production experience; or equivalent combination of education
• Client facing experience or prior experience in Project/Account management.
• Familiar with Color Management or Separation tools
• Strong knowledge in various Print methods (ie: Offset, Flexo or Gravure)
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management and planning skills (from conceptualization to completion)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, colleagues across the organization and external clients or vendors
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to details, deadlines and reporting
• Occasional travel is required (Local/ International)
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications