From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.
Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
While reporting to the Plant Manager as the Graphic Department Manager, you will be responsible for supporting a fast-paced work environment.
What you’ll be doing:
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Manages GCs’ and PrePress Assistant’s schedules and daily tasks.
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Manages all projects through Graphic Department
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Works with GCs to ensure files are separated correctly.
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Communicates to Customer and Customer Prepress Vendors.
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Attends all meetings that are Customer Facing.
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Manage and take action on all EGV Graphic related emails.
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Participate and Communicate graphic activity and Quality numbers at internal Sonoco Meetings.
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Graphic Commercialization and Quality Meetings (internal Sonoco and external SGS).
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Maintain and implement Sonoco Graphic Specs, Workflows and Procedures.
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Trains and Refreshes GCs and Admin as needed.
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Ensure Graphic/Plate Billing is captured and collected.
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Follow up on Vendor Quality/CARs.
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Follow up on Internal Quality/CARs and maintain department corrective actions.
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Field all Press, Quality Dept and Technical Rep requests for Graphics.
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Research/Troubleshoot, Seek Approval where needed and implement.
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Schedule and Run Virtual and Onsite Customer Press Approvals.
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Manage Global Vision expectation and KPIs
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Strong hands-on experience of Flexo process work (3-5 years)
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Color separation output ability as well as thorough knowledge of prepress.
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Color management experience.
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Macintosh OS / Windows atmosphere
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Thorough knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Software
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Organized and detail oriented.
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Objectively evaluates employee performance and trains/coaches to improve area performance.
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Ability to trouble shoot Prepress, Plate, and Press opportunities.
This position is located at our Hickory, NC Facility and 100% onsite
We’d love to hear from you if:
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Strong hands-on experience of Flexo process work (3-5 years)
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Color separation output ability as well as thorough knowledge of prepress.
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Color management experience.
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Macintosh OS / Windows atmosphere
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Thorough knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Software
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Organized and detail oriented.
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Objectively evaluates employee performance and trains/coaches to improve area performance.
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Ability to trouble shoot Prepress, Plate, and Press opportunities.
Compensation:
The annual base salary range for this role is from $98,640 to $110,970, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
- Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
- Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
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Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands. Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world. It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Learn more at Sonoco.com
