Production Producer

Summary of the role

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for project management of print production. This role is the liaison between internal teams and external printing vendors. Ensures that internal printing requirements are met or exceeded by external printers

What You Will Do

• Collaborates with internal teams in supporting printing and manufacturing product by coordinating with external printing vendors on all details including scheduling, coordination on approvals, and track tasks through all production phases.
• Builds relationships and interacts across multiple departments and partners. This involves clear status updates of a job and follow up to ensure deadlines are met
• Organizes and awards all projects on comparative costing and capacity review amongst multiple vendors
• Coordinates the creation of packaging design and layouts, development of new products and components, and implements quality control standards with the external vendors.
• Provide complete and accurate purchase orders to vendors and provides assistance in inventory control and invoice discrepancies.
• Organizes comprehensive Material and Printing Specifications to ensure vendors are adhering to the company’s sustainability program.
• Heads areas of process improvement implementation within the Production Team.
• Interfacing with other teams to develop and provide advice on printing alternatives, status of projects in progress, and cost estimates.
• Manages complex projects, usually involving external customer interfacing to confirm Customer specific standardizations are met, including Style Guides, Pallet restrictions, Shipping and Warehouse storage.

What You Will Bring

• 3–5 years Print buy experience
• Knowledge of the Printing Process and Material for effectivity quoting projects
• Understanding of Project Management and Print Industry terminology and disciplines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Identify and lead areas of process improvements strategies
• Accomplishing multiple diverse tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Detecting common print job issues and taking effective corrective actions
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excelling in developing professional relationships with internal and external customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and MS Project
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
• Some travel may be required; must be able to travel domestically and internationally
  What to Expect

We offer a professional, fun and creative work environment. While we maintain a good balance between work and life, additional hours may be required at peak times or for specific initiatives. This position will require occasional domestic and international travel (20%).

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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