The Manager Marcom Packaging Research & Development position supervises a team of Print Experts as a collaborative people-first leader. The Manager establishes and aligns a technology roadmap by collaborating across the company and supply chain and then drives the crisp execution of scalable print solutions with a rigorous process-oriented :Lead a team of Print Experts and support staff responsible for packaging print technology development. Champion innovation that improves Apples creative excellence quality sustainability and amazing customer with internal teams equipment manufacturers materials suppliers and printer/converter vendors to identify and develop projects prioritize resources and deliver best-in-class solutions to support Apples product packaging. Support and advocate for the business needs and your team throughout the execution of the projects but be adaptable to adjust priority as needs your teams expertise to establish clear cosmetic color and performance objectives for the development and validation of new print methods techniques and equipment. Partner with cross-functional teams to establish similar standards for the development of inks coatings substrates and other troubleshooting of technical issues during print development projects across all product lines stepping in when needed to remove roadblocks. Utilize clear communication and collaborative leadership to land holistic solution that benefit all lines of for domestic and international travel (up to 15%).
10 years of experience in the field of consumer packaging sustainable packaging materials fine art graphic printing and/or application equipment with 3 years of leadership and people management experience.
Experience developing a technical roadmap prioritizing resources and executing programs with multiple stakeholders ideally in the printing or packaging industry.
Experience partnering with Creative and Design professionals to push the state of the art of printed graphics and embellishment in consumer packaging.
Superior written and verbal communication and presentation expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to explain complex issues to a variety of audiences are able to think about the big picture when communicating and can summarize technical details succinctly.
Detail-oriented problem solver who is a demonstrated leader collaborator and team-builder. A steady and calm presence that builds consensus and drives decisions within their own team and across an organization from the individual contributor to senior leadership level.
Deep understanding of UV sheetfed and UV flexographic printing processes on fiber-based materials with experience solving UV print issues with various substrates inks coatings adhesives and print decoration (ex. cold foil) and finishing.
Experience with global industry color management and print standards (i.e. ISO and GRACoL2013 color methods).
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