Job Summary
The Packaging Graphics Production Lead owns the end-to-end production, governance, and project management of packaging graphics across our Private Label brands and product lines. This role exists to eliminate fragmentation, reduce rework, and bring clarity and accountability to packaging file management, vendor execution, and redesign initiatives.
This person is the single point of ownership for print-ready packaging files — from redesign planning and DAM governance through factory submission, vendor coordination, and cost forecasting.
Job Location
Hybrid: Some in-person work required.
40 Citation Lane, Lititz, PA 17543
We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Packaging Production & File Ownership
- Own final print-ready packaging files from approval through factory submission
- Ensure accurate versioning, naming conventions, and archival within the DAM
- Act as the system of record for what files are live, submitted, pending, or obsolete
- Partner with Design to ensure files meet brand, compliance, and production requirements
Project Management (Rebrands, Redesigns & New Product Development)
- Lead project management for packaging rebrands and line-wide redesigns
- Maintain clear timelines, milestones, and status tracking across SKUs and brands
- Proactively communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
- Ensure teams always know where we are in the process — no guessing or chasing
Vendor & Factory Management
- Serve as the primary liaison with print vendors and factories
- Lead calls with vendors to resolve issues such as:
- Barcode failures
- Print specification discrepancies
- Color, plate, or file setup concerns
- Ensure vendors are aligned to standards, timelines, and technical requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the central connector between:
- Merchants
- Product Compliance
- Package Engineering (RAD)
- Design & Brand teams
- Compliance
- Vendors
- Translate requirements between teams to prevent misalignment or rework
Budget Ownership & Forecasting
- Own and track packaging production budgets, including:
- Plate costs
- Capital expenses
- Line-wide redesign costs
- Forecast costs for rebrands and redesigns to support merchant and leadership planning
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through smarter production and vendor alignment
Process & Governance
- Establish and enforce clear production workflows for packaging graphics
- Define best practices for DAM usage, file handoff, and approvals
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks — and proactively fix them
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
Qualifications
Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5–8+ years experience in packaging production, print production, or graphics operations
- Strong knowledge of packaging print processes, specifications, and vendor workflows
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-SKU projects
- Experience working cross-functionally with Merchants, Engineering, Compliance, and Design
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience owning or managing DAM systems
- Budget management and cost forecasting experience
- Familiarity with barcode requirements and packaging compliance standards
- Experience in retail, CPG, or high-SKU environments
Education
This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
Desired Traits & Skills
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and lead the execution of packaging graphics that bring our Clark Private Label Brands to life.
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Job Posted: 06/04/2026