Senior Print Production Manager

• Lead print production projects from inception through final delivery supervising print producers as needed.
• Manage the production of all printed materials including collateral packaging apparel merchandise and direct mail ensuring projects are delivered on time on budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Meet with clients to gather project requirements and specifications translating their needs to internal teams and external vendors.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Services Creative and Account teamsboth in person and via emailto address production issues answer questions and provide guidance throughout the process.
• Oversee external printing projects with domestic and international vendors attending press checks as needed to ensure quality and consistency.
• Negotiate with printers review bids verify specifications and approve invoices for accuracy.
• Prepare and review final production estimates before sharing with clients.
• Manage daily production schedules and the overall project pipeline advising the Creative Services Director of potential resource constraints delays or challenges.
• Maintain accurate cost auditing reports for internal and external vendors.
• Review Epson proofs for color accuracy and communicate necessary adjustments to the retouching department.
• Oversee the feedback and approval process for all retouched images ensuring revisions are clearly documented reviewed with stakeholders and approved prior to production.
• Conduct quality control throughout bindery and finishing stages verifying that cutting folding binding and other finishing processes meet specifications and agency standards.
• Coordinate vendor proofs routing them to stakeholders for review and final approval.
• Monitor the quality accuracy and timeliness of all jobs ensuring agency commitments are consistently met.
• Track organize and reconcile all job-related costs ensuring accurate billing upon project completion.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of current printing and production processes including prepress preflight offset digital printing flexography gravure bindery mass mail fulfillment and logistics.
• Knowledge of packaging production processes including flexible film folding cartons labels and point-of-sale materials with the ability to anticipate and resolve technical print challenges.
• Ability to review dielines color proofs and press files to ensure accuracy brand consistency and vendor-ready production across multiple substrates and print methods.
• Strong understanding of color theory color management systems and proofing methods.
• Exceptional project management skills with a strong sense of accountability organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Ability to remain calm focused and effective under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and Acrobat Reader (PDFs) comfortable on both PC and Mac platforms.
• Familiarity with project management and creative review tools such as ClickUp and Ziflow as well as Adobe Photoshop is highly advantageous.

Qualifications :

• 710 years of print production experience in advertising publishing packaging printing or a design agency environment.
• Bachelors Degree or Certification in Print Production Management or equivalent experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States required.
• Valid passport and drivers license required.
• Verifiable supervisor/work references required.

Pay Range: $110000 - $125000 and may include a discretionary bonus.  Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2024 Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Wonderful Agency is the full-service in-house advertising and marketing agency at The Wonderful Company. Dedicated to creative excellence across all media (television web print outdoor POS mobile and social media) Wonderful Agency builds consumer awareness and relevance across The Wonderful Companys brands. This is accomplished by creating effective and innovative campaigns that match the quality of the highest echelon of global firms while offering an environment that is far more entrepreneurial and fast-paced than a traditional agency. Wonderful Agency is highly integrated in direct brand and product development decisions with company owners business unit leadership legal strategy and other key stakeholders.

The Wonderful Company a successful fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving education initiatives and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values please visit or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about The Wonderful Companys corporate social responsibility impact visit .

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time