Freelance Print Production Manager
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Job Summary
About Klick Health
Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And were still growing fast even after two decades. What does that mean for you As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year so do the people who help make it happen. Because were constantly evolving and changing we invest in talent early and often to develop future leaders at all levels. Were one of the countrys Top 10 Great Workplaces 10 Most Inspiring Cultures Best Workplace for Innovators Best Managed and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And thats an asset. If you feel like youd be a good fit for this role we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!
About Our Creative Craft
The Creative team features an incredible array of experienced fearless smart visionaries capable in all media and technologies and united by a common goal: to build brands that solve a human need. It requires hard work a healthy dose of imagination and a passion for craft to make work that stands out in the world. Weve got super-smart friendly and caring people who put their hearts and souls into the clever work that they create for our clients in order to deliver thoughtful creative messaging to the patients they serve. And the best part We have a ton of fun while doing it.
Position Details
Position Title: Print Production Manager
Employment type: freelance
Role Description and Expectations
As a Print Production Manager you bring creative concepts to life through expert print execution. Youll consult with creative teams define specifications and collaborate with internal teams and external partners including clients printers and vendorsto ensure seamless production.
In Print Production we frame our search and our requirements for the position from our guiding principles of Delivery Chemistry and Mastery.
Delivery is our commitment to doing what we say we will when we say we will. We identify the needs ofothers and we meet them; ideally we supersede them.
Key Accountabilities
- Project Management: Oversee multiple print projects of varying complexity.
- Collaboration: Work closely with creative teams PMs vendors and suppliers to align on budgets timelines and production requirements.
- Strategic Execution: Reverse engineer creative concepts into actionable production strategies.
- Specifications & Estimates: Define detailed specs source suppliers and submit timely production estimates.
- Budget & Timeline Management: Ensure on-time within-budget delivery by managing scope vendor relationships and approvals.
- Studio Coordination: Set up studio tasks oversee deliverables and approve proofs alongside art directors.
- Vendor Relations: Identify and negotiate with suppliers as needed issue purchase orders and manage print approvals.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot challenges proactively resolve issues and ensure production quality.
Soft Skills
- Be Optimistic & Driven: Stay professional adaptable and solution-oriented.
- Be Empathetic & Trustworthy: Listen actively collaborate transparently and take ownership.
- Be Kind & Transformative: Foster relationships champion innovation and continuously improve.
- Be Accountable: Own outcomes escalate challenges when necessary and work as a team.
Hard Skills
- Excellent organization strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent ability to manage and grow relationships with both internal and external partners
- Knowledge of paper and print technologies including litho digital/POD web and inline capabilities
- Knowledge of digital pre-press
- Proficiency in Google Suite Acrobat Pro MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Education
- BA/BS degree is required
- Certified Print Production accreditation is an asset but not required
Experience
- You have 10 years of experience as a print production manager within an agency.
- Pharma/Healthcare experience is an asset
- Print and Lettershop experience is preferred
- Integrated Production experience is an asset
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Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply including Black people Indigenous peoples and other people of color people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.
Were also committed to developing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation please contact us at emailprotected and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
Over 1000 people passionate about life sciences, dedicated to doing things differently by putting people first, honoring our hacker roots, living our entrepreneurial spirit, choosing outcomes over optics and playing the long game.
