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Wild Planet Foods, headquartered in McKinleyville, CA, is a shelf-stable seafood producer with global sourcing and has national distribution of its products in all market channels. Wild Planet team members find satisfaction in supporting the mission to promote the highest standards of environmental responsibility and product quality.
The Packaging Project Manager will play a critical role in enabling Wild Planet’s speed to-market strategy. By combining the ability to modify mechanical artwork files with an understanding of how to move projects through to print completion this person will utilize his/her experience to help bring new product packaging initiatives to completion. The Packaging Project Manager will report directly to the President of Wild Planet.
Key Responsibilities
Project manage the packaging development process for new products, line extensions and optimizations to current designs.
Collaborate with Wild Planet’s production, procurement & marketing teams, vendors and printers to collect and validate packaging project inputs to effectively execute projects.
Coordinate each portion of the approval process between internal and external partners, ensuring clear strategic and creative alignment.
Monitor and communicate project timelines, key milestones and progress to key stakeholders to ensure projects are executed on time.
Work directly with graphic design agency for the development of product packaging and labeling across multiple structures and substrates.
Create the necessary mechanical artwork to spec and ensure all packaging and labeling files are production ready prior to release.
Ensure quality of all labeling components by reviewing spelling, content and accuracy.
Work proactively to help solve challenges that occur throughout the project, including but not limited to file or printability issues.
Organize and maintain labeling documentation and artwork files.
Additional duties as assigned.
Time split will be approximately: 80% Project Management /20% Packaging File Work
Essential Skills
Unwavering attention to detail; exemplary listening, proofing and communication skills
Excellent follow-up and follow through; delivers results within agreed upon timelines
Highly organized & focused; skilled at multi-tasking
Skilled at working cross-functionally with colleagues that are internal and external, domestic and international
Agile in a changing environment with the ability to anticipate future needs
Entrepreneurial mindset; looks for new and better ways to accomplish goals
Self-starter with the ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Motivated to make a positive impact
High performer with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
Education and/or Experience
3+ years project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience in graphic design (ideally with labeling or packaging artwork)
Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Mac computer systems
Proficient with MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Experience working and communicating with international vendors
Understanding of structural design, printing, materials and manufacturing processes preferred, but not required
Experience with product rendering and photography preferred, but not required
Experience with FDA Listing process and requirements preferred, but not required
Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants should submit their interests via email:
Cover Letter
Resume
Three professional reference contacts
Please do not contact the office. Submit your resume by replying to this message by Monday, August 17, 2020, 4:00 pm. Thank you.