Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from TOPPAN Packaging Americas
Job overview
The Print Production Manager at TOPPAN Packaging Americas oversees the print production process to ensure final packaging artwork meets design intent across various print methods.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves liaising with clients, printers, and tooling suppliers to modify artwork, providing technical instructions to Artworkers, training team members, maintaining brand and printer standards, and ensuring timely and effective artwork generation.
Experience and skills
Candidates should understand Trident products and processes, demonstrate compliance with standard practices, have excellent customer service skills, and be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other artwork software like InDesign.
Job location and travel
This position is located in the Cincinnati, OH office.
Company overview
TOPPAN Packaging Americas is a subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings, a global leader in printing, packaging, and advanced materials headquartered in Japan. The company specializes in innovative packaging solutions for industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, leveraging proprietary technologies like GL BARRIER films to enhance product protection and sustainability. Revenue is primarily generated through the manufacturing and sale of high-performance packaging materials and solutions tailored to client needs across North and South America. Candidates should know that TOPPAN has a long history of technological innovation and a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, which shapes its product development and corporate culture. The company’s expansion into the Americas reflects its strategy to globalize operations and meet growing demand for advanced, eco-friendly packaging.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in print production management, focusing on your ability to liaise effectively with clients, printers, and tooling suppliers to ensure artwork meets original design intent.
Emphasize your proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other artwork software, as well as your experience in providing technical instructions and supporting artwork teams to minimize direct management input.
Showcase your skills in maintaining brand standards, printer specifications, and technical records, along with your ability to conduct post-print analysis and ensure compliance with Standard Working Practices (SWP).
Apply through multiple channels such as the TOPPAN Packaging Americas corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in the print production or packaging divisions at TOPPAN Packaging Americas on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company projects or asking about team culture and software tools they use.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'print production management,' 'artwork separation,' 'Adobe Illustrator,' 'Standard Working Practices,' and 'post-print analysis' to improve screening success.
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