Print Production Manager - Olberding Brand Family : Job Details

Print Production ManagerFounded in 1919 as Phototype, and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company, focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touchpoints. We are composed of three separate branded business units (Coach House, Amplify and Phototype) where we Design, Optimize and Protect brands. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe, and Asia. Won't you join us? We'd love to have you on our team!The Print Production Manager (Hybrid) is responsible for managing and supporting their assigned brands in all print related functions; from pre-production to press attendance. This role will analyze incoming files for printability and accuracy. This role will work with on-sites and hand in hand with the Technical Color Manager to help decide how files will be separated for print and identify print issues before the files reach the production floor.Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the liaison between assigned brands' appropriate stakeholders and their supply chains including print suppliers, ink manufacturers, converters/fillers, etc.
• Manage client expectations in regard to print limitations
• Pre-production support and printability review with internal and external teams
• Fingerprint/profile initiation, review, and validation to printer's print conditions
• Reasonably understand quality tools with the ability to support brands' users
• Print quality job creation in client-chosen software tool(s)
• Post-production sample analysis

Qualifications Include:

• Minimum of three years in printing, pre-media, or prepress industries
• Knowledge of print software tools
• Bachelor's Degree in Printing, Graphic Communications or related field

Benefits Include:

• Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)
• Flexible/hybrid work schedules
• Onsite 24/7 fitness center
• Named one of Cincinnati's top workplaces
• PTO, Personal Time, Volunteer Time Off and 8 observed holidays
• Parental leave

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.