Associate Pkg. Print Production Spec

Job title: Associate Pkg. Print Production Spec

Company: Colgate-Palmolive

Job description: No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 161358 – Guatemala, Guatemala, GuatemalaWho We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!Core Responsibilities:

• Accountable to ensure printed reproduction meets design intent/target, corporate brand standards, and established print quality standards
• Help drive continuous print quality improvement among regional supplier base
• Provide print production support to the region
• Assist developing new suppliers and/or new technical capabilities at existing suppliers
• Provide technical support to DM and DIM during regional adaptations
• Troubleshooting quality printing issues

Needed Skills:

• Strong knowledge of packaging and commercial printing & decoration techniques [flexo, offset, gravure, screen, etc]
• Strong knowledge of color reproduction and management technologies
• Strong knowledge of color matching and hard/soft proofing technologies
• Strong knowledge of common packaging materials and how they impact design execution [labels, paperboards, films, etc]
• Working knowledge of packaging design, adaptation, & prepress processes
• Working knowledge of basic office applications [Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc]
• Basic knowledge of design software applications [Photoshop, Illustrator]

Key Competencies:

• Good communicator. Proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Depth. Ability to understand technical state of the packaging industry and apply
• Managing Ambiguity. Ability to make decisions and develop recommendations and in the face of uncertainty.
• Primary Day-to-Day Business Partners
• Regional Design Integration Managers
• Artwork & Premedia Providers
• Print Suppliers
• Global & Divisional Design Managers
• Package Engineering Teams
• Division, CIC, Hub, & Sub Marketing
• Regional Artwork Routing Hubs

Experience & Education:

• 3 years experience in FMCG Packaging Print Production or Graphics
• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Technology, Graphics, or Design

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject “Accommodation Request” should you require accommodation.#LI-On-site

Expected salary:

Location: Ciudad de Guatemala

Job posting date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:19:07 GMT

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