Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Weber Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Job overview
The Pre-Production Label Manager leads label coordinator and graphic teams to ensure label orders meet standards and facilitate smooth manufacturing transitions, impacting product launch success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves overseeing label specifications, managing workflows and teams, coordinating with departments and customers, maintaining budgets, and driving process improvements and team development.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive compensation, paid time off and holidays, quarterly bonuses, medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and various employee programs and events.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a high school diploma with preferred technical or bachelor's degree or 10 years related experience, 5-7 years management experience, strong communication, knowledge of printing processes, and familiarity with graphics software like Esko and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Career development
Opportunities include coaching, training, cross-training, participating in Kaizen events, and involvement in process improvements fostering professional growth.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a team environment with a focus on efficiency, quality, continuous improvement, and employee engagement through events and recognition programs.
Company information
Weber Packaging Solutions is a 90-year-old leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance pressure-sensitive labels and coding systems, known for innovation and customer problem-solving.
Team overview
The candidate will lead label coordinator and graphic teams, managing workflow and fostering collaboration across departments.
Job location and travel
The job is local to U.S. applicants with indefinite U.S. work authorization, no future sponsorship, and likely based at Weber Packaging Solutions' facilities.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by hands-on leadership in label pre-production, involvement in Kaizen continuous improvement events, and collaboration with IT for process enhancements.
Company overview
Weber Packaging Solutions Inc. specializes in providing high-quality labeling and coding solutions for various industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. The company generates revenue through the sale of labeling equipment, software, and consumables like labels and ribbons, as well as offering maintenance and support services. Founded in 1932, Weber has a long history of innovation in the packaging industry and is known for its robust product line and commitment to customer service.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership experience managing pre-production label or graphic teams, emphasizing your ability to oversee workflow, budgets, and quality control in label production processes.
Showcase expertise in regulatory compliance, brand guidelines adherence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams such as marketing, customer service, and IT to streamline prepress operations and improve processes.
Apply through multiple channels including Weber Packaging Solutions’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the graphics, prepress, or label coordination divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company innovations in labeling technology or asking about their experience with process improvements and Kaizen events.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'label specifications,' 'pre-production,' 'workflow management,' 'regulatory compliance,' 'Kaizen,' 'Esko,' and 'Adobe Creative Suite' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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