Product Development Coordinator

Debbie's Staffing is seeking a Product Development Coordinator for our Reidsville, N.C. Client!

Pay Rate: $71,000- $85,000 annually BOE

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Summary:

Performs, processes, maintains and improves all technical aspects of customerâ s graphics Projects to include art files/designs, implementation of new jobs/product materials and responsible technical customer relationship. Responsible for overseeing project timelines, coordinating cross functional teams, and ensuring successful project completion. Ensures the integrity of press side customer approvals in the plant and guarantees availability of standards for color and copy for all products.

If youâ re a detail-oriented problem-solver with a knack for organization and a passion for turning creative concepts into real-world products, this is your chance to join a collaborative team where your work makes a visible impact on the products consumers see and touch every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote active customer involvement by processing new designs and printing substrates to maximize production to customer satisfaction while keeping product development costs to a minimum

Effectively coordinates and communicates with customers regarding new improved or changed designs.

Ensure that all relevant stakeholders from operations are fully informed and aligned on product specifications and requirements. Facilitate regular meetings and communication channels to guarantee that everyone involved understands and agrees on the necessary details for successful production.

Request and approves development of new inks with suppliers in alignment with customersâ requirements and process needs for optimal print performance applying stringent controls to color and ink issues.

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of print and converting fundamental principles and techniques, specially offset, gravure, inline and offline die cutting, Hot -foil stamping and fold/gluing.

Works independently to deliver the highest quality products

Knows how to determine optimal print sequence in partnership with operations adjust trappings and overprints to prepare stepped files with necessary printing

Estimate tooling investment for new projects manage approvals with customers or through technical account team.

Organized on press approvals with customers. Support color matchings and coordinate preparation of color booklets with customer signatures.

Manage product timelines and on time delivery of tools for first productions.

Maintain quality control and product improvement through technical expertise and experience

Maintain highest productivity involving all other graphic coordinators at the various sites to maximize production and cost

Maintain full documentation of all graphic functions to ensure and maintain highest customer confidence

Control costing issues through administration of graphic function

Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field applies relevant new knowledge to performance of responsibilities

Understand the OHSE and Quality obligations actively support the policies and implement the guiding principles in everyday activities

All other assignments, tasks and projects may be requested by management

Qualifications:

Technical Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Engineering, project management or similar graduation.

Minimum of five yearsâ experience in project management, preferably in the printing industry with roles related to NPI, packaging engineering, continuous improvement etc.

Excellent PC skills including Microsoft (excel & word) basic skills in adobe illustrator

Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage customer relationships and work within a team environment

Physical Requirements:

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, stooping, standing and/or reaching. Balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms. Hearing and speaking use of close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus ability to occasionally lift 40 pounds.

Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Please apply at or call Must have a resume!

EOE

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