Manager, Graphics Chain

Danone is searching for an experienced Graphics Chain Manager to support optimization of our end-to-end packaging artwork processes across our dairy and plant-based portfolios. Your work will ensure accurate, compliant packaging while setting new standards for design-to-shelf operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

Act as a key player in implementing and managing Danone's global design-to-print procedure and tools to ensure compliance, increase speed-to-market, and drive cost-savings.

• Support change management initiatives, driving best-practice processes aligned with global procedures and service-level agreements (SLAs).
  
  
• Enhance packaging artwork development processes by advancing overall graphics chain capabilities within the digital maturity model.
  
  
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, delivering innovative and efficient graphics chain solutions.
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in graphics chain or packaging artwork management, ideally within the CPG or food/beverage industry.
  
  
• Expertise in optimizing processes and navigating design-to-print workflows.
  
  
• A collaborative mindset, ready to thrive in a global environment.
  
  

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Graphics Chain, as part of the PMO IPRO Team (Innovation and Productivity Realization Office).

Key Responsibilities

• Project-level governance of design-to-print procedure compliance by internal
  cross-functional stakeholders and external suppliers, including printers and plants.
  
  
• Support with change management initiatives to drive design-to-print procedure adoption and achieve its objectives.
  
  
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions for packaging artwork issues.
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and external business partners for KPI-driven optimization of artwork development processes.
  
  
• Onboard external suppliers including printers and plants to design-to-print system and processes.
  
  
• Support with process documentation initiatives and ongoing cross-functional trainings.
  
  
• Support with SPOC responsibilities for internal and external stakeholders (Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Packaging R&I, Product R&I, Master Data, Material Planning, Legal, Premedia Agency, Graphic Chain Managers, Printers, Danone and Co-Man Plants, Global Artwork Team).
  
  
• Support with administration of Packaging Artwork Management and Digital Asset Management systems.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in artwork production management, preferably within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector.

• A Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Marketing, or a related discipline is required. A Master's degree or additional certifications in packaging, project management, or related disciplines is a plus.

• Proficiency with packaging design, artwork production, prepress, print techniques, packaging formats and substrates.

• Strong understanding of graphics workflows, regulatory requirements, and PMO processes.
  
  
• Strong proficiency in project management methodologies and relevant software tools.
  
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  
  
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the resilience to perform well under pressure while managing competing priorities.

• Exceptional attention of detail, with high level of accuracy and precision in reviewing artwork and managing specifications.

Required Skills:

Esko WebCenter
DAM - Adobe Experience Manager Assets
Adobe Creative Suite
PowerBI
Asana

Other:
Esko Packaging Content Management (PCM)
Esko Automated Packshots
Esko Studio tools
PantoneLIVE
X-Rite ColorCert
Color Management
Digital Proofing
Extended Gamut Printing
Digital Printing
GRACoL, etc.
Dielines
3D Models

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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