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Print Production Senior Consultant

Print Production Senior Consultant

Sunrise SystemsHartford, Connecticut, United States
30+ days ago
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Job description

Job Title : Print Production senior Consultant

Job ID : 25-07011

Location : Hartford,CT (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 Months On W2 Contract

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Planning : Ensures the team's adherence to critical production timelines.
  • Project Management : manages the order and production process for the customer, completing and archiving all necessary documentation and fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency with vendors.
  • Vendor Management : Manages relationships with printers to guarantee high-quality, cost-effective, and timely production. Collaborates with vendors to continuously improve production solutions.
  • Cost Analysis : Develops proficiency in cost analysis and quality assurance, driving efficiency and value.
  • Specification Development : Collaborates with vendors to create specifications for new components and negotiates favorable pricing structures.
  • Quality Assurance : Oversees the processing and tracking of mock-ups, prototypes, and printer proofs with vendors to customers, ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Supply Chain Coordination : Communicates supply chain issues to customers and coordinates effective solutions.
  • Budget Management : Obtains approvals on budgeting, forecasting, and tracks actual product costs against proposed estimates.
  • Innovation : Conducts research on vendor and technology advancements and delivery options, fostering innovation in production processes.
  • Packaging Solutions : Collaborates with the team and vendors to develop packaging, fulfillment, and postal solutions while conducting costing analyses.
  • Deadline Adherence : Ensures that all printing and production deadlines are met consistently.
  • Records Management : Oversees document storage and physical record retention, ensuring compliance with retention policies.
  • Process Improvement : Develops, documents, and updates department policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience :

  • Print Production Expertise : Proficient in the print production process, particularly in the context of four-color publications.
  • Paper and Printing Knowledge : Well-versed in various papers, printing processes, and techniques.
  • Communication and Negotiation : Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Creative Problem-Solving : Ability to creatively solve problems and overcome challenges.
  • Analytical and Technical Proficiency : Strong analytical and computer skills.
  • Attention to Detail : A keen eye for accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness.
  • Effective Communication : Ability to keep superiors and team members informed.
  • Multi-Project Management : Proficient at prioritizing workloads and managing multiple projects from concept to production across various media.
  • Adaptability : Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Industry Experience : Experience in commercial printing industries.

    • Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) year s relative experience in a marketing and / or agency or publishing, printer, project management or supply chain management environment may be considered.
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