Print Production Manager

Purpose of the Job
As a Print Production Manager on the Customer Experience (CX) team, you are the bridge between creative vision and physical reality. In this role, you will act as a subject matter specialist for retail graphics production, driving outcomes for critical 2D retail projects. You will develop innovative solutions to complex print challenges, and lead production processes that directly impact key business results.
This role requires on site 3 days a week in Mountain View, Ca

Key Responsibilities

Drive the full project lifecycle for 2D print and retail display initiatives, from initial briefing and development strategy through engineering, prototyping, production, and final delivery. Define the production strategy for creative content, suggesting innovative techniques to solve execution problems without compromising objectives.

Develop and actively manage comprehensive critical-path schedules, budgets, and estimates. Identify potential project risks early and proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective, solution-oriented mitigations.

Act as a technical subject matter expert for 2D production. Identify and source appropriate techniques, materials, and print methods. Manage the end-to-end prototyping process and lead all QA/QC inspections and final pack-out approvals to guarantee best-in-class execution.

Actively plan, organize, manage and track complex print orders with suppliers

Influence and collaborate across diverse internal teams (Design, Legal, Procurement, Finance) and external partners. Evaluate, source, and manage multiple suppliers, negotiating costs and holding them accountable to strict quality standards and delivery timetables.

Additional Responsibilities

Manage production of 2D POS/POP/product displays

Manage sourcing or production of retail graphics for windows, signage, displays and packaging

Manage sourcing and development with multiple suppliers

Develop and maintain production schedules

Manage program costing

Provide timely project status updates to internal stakeholders

Conduct onsite press checks, QA/QC checks and final packout approvals

Have strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, and a flexible, logical and proactive approach

Have excellent project management, judgement and time management skills

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of experience in 2D print production and/or point of purchase display development, preferably with consumer electronic products in a design agency or corporate environment.

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, budgets, and schedules in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Deep understanding of print manufacturing processes, materials, fabrication techniques, and print production processes.

Advanced proficiency in stakeholder and supplier relationship management, including complex negotiations.

Strong operational skills, including advanced budget tracking and familiarity with procurement systems.

Detail oriented with exceptional organization skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, calm under pressure, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

For California applicants:
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, certifications and work location. This range may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus targets, benefits and/or other applicable incentives.

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