Print Production Specialist Temporal

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#171343 - Cali Valle del Cauca Colombia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Print Production Specialist for a 6month temporary assignment at our Cali manufacturing this role you will be the key owner of packaging graphics and print execution for the region ensuring that every printed material meets design intent brand standards and print quality requirements.

You will work closely with Design Managers external agencies and print suppliers across LATAM acting as the expert bridge between creative design and flawless print production on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities:

• Own the regional packaging graphics & print execution ensuring high-quality output across all printed materials.

• Guarantee print quality and consistency in line with Colgates brand and technical standards.

• Connect and align Design Managers Pre-Press & Design Agencies and Print Suppliers to secure seamless regional adaptation and execution of packaging graphics.

• Drive continuous improvement in the end-to-end artwork process including KPI adherence and output quality.

• Ensure a clean hand-off from design/adaptation into the artwork approval and production processes.

• Manage cost tracking and deliverables for pre-production activities (print trials regional masters etc.).

• Validate that printed reproduction matches design intent color standards and print specifications.

• Provide on-site print production support to the plant and broader region.

• Assure delivery and implementation of color standards for initial productions and first runs.

• Review and approve pre-press files and printer proofs identifying risks and proposing production-feasible solutions.

• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of artwork data and print validation activities.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Graphic Design Industrial Design Printing Technology or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in FMCG Packaging Design/Graphics (corporate or agency on-site).

• Proven experience in similar roles within a manufacturing environment specifically in printing development or packaging manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of: Packaging design adaptation and pre-press processes.

• Experience with Packaging materials (labels paperboard films flexible substrates cans/plastic containers etc.) and their impact on design execution.

• Demonstrated project management skills with strong adherence to timelines and deliverables.

• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills with the ability to partner effectively with design marketing engineering and suppliers.

• Excellent communication skills comfortable with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• High level of empathy and stakeholder management integrating different points of view into workable high-quality solutions.

If you are passionate about turning great design into flawless printed packaging and want to gain impactful experience in a leading FMCG company wed like to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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