Graphics Packaging Specialist

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Lactalis American Group Full time
Job Title: Graphics Packaging Specialist, Design & Production

Lactalis American Group is seeking a skilled Graphics Packaging Specialist to join our team in Chicago. As a key member of our Graphic Services team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of packaging projects from design to production.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a liaison between Marketing channels, packaging vendors, and co-packers for new or existing artwork changes related to packaging feasibility.
  • Process and communicate all new and modified artwork requests from Marketing & Manufacturing channels to the respective print supplier.
  • Oversee packaging workflow for Lactalis brands, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Breakstone's, and Knudsen.
  • Obtain creative briefs, and file documentation from project requestors to convert a request to a live project in the project management system.
  • Obtain new packaging resource numbers from our PCM (Project Commercialization Managers) for new or modified packaging requests.
  • Enter PO documentation into project workflow and release approved PO documentation to pre-press house.
  • Obtain PDF proofs from pre-press house, and route within project management platform, process approvals or changes required from cross-functional channels Packaging Development, Quality Assurance, Legal, Manufacturing, and Marketing.
  • Obtain HCP (Hard copy proofs) from print supplier, review, and approve.
  • Send notice: FTP (Files to Printer) email communication to pre-press house.
  • Send notice: ATP (Approved to Plate) email communication to internal channels, and print supplier.
  • Obtain first production run press samples for each print job; providing one copy to Marketing channel(s) for record keeping and filing the remainder for sample retention.
  • Begin 3D render production: create order & submit to pre-press house.
  • Review 3D render proof: make final decision (approve or changes required).
  • Manage the job jacket filing system for all packaging resources.
  • Manage the packaging project trackers, and annual roadmaps to ensure full visibility on all active, pending, and on-hold jobs being channeled through the project management system.
  • Reduce color profiles within a given mechanical layout to ensure artwork received from Marketing, Graphic Services, external agencies fall within the current cost structure.
  • Primary approver for electronic PDF approvals from packaging suppliers.
  • Primary approver for Hard Copy Colored Proofs from pre-press provider.

This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you are a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a passion for packaging design and production, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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