External Vendor Graphics Coordinator

Schedule Office Hours Monday Friday 800 AM 430 PMA pre employment drug test is required if offered the position Summary Assist Graphics Service Manager to effectively manage external vendor projects being supplied to Belmark for printing and converting Must understand and communicate the design and color management principals used to control all aspects of print quality This position will require a comprehensive understanding of the external graphics vendor process various printing processes color management and color control from a theoretical and practical standpoint from pre press through print manufacturing This position will require the ability to work between Belmarks Pre Press and Production to ensure all color management processes are understood implemented and followed Responsible for providing detailed instructions including but not limited to file specifications file set up requirements print recommendations graphic consultation for optimum print and converting into final product Principle Duties & Responsibilities Serve as point of contact for questions regarding External VendorsBrand projects with Customers Designers Sales Account Service and Manufacturing teamsWork with External Vendors Customers Designers Account Service Sales and Pre Press to educate them on our colorbrand management program and practicesWork with Color Manager to ensure all processes are integrated into new or existing workflows hardware and softwareContact customers designers or external vendors for project clarification activity and timelinesProvide information directly to Customers Designers External Vendors and Sales Representatives regarding Belmarks printing capabilitiesResponsible for the flow of artwork and Graphic Orders; this includes completing Graphic Orders Label Pages Preflight information etcPreflight all customer supplied file design components and on board them into the operating system This includes opening customer supplied files printing file images and determining NewRevised statusPreflight and evaluate art for printability issues and provide vendorscustomers with solutions to resolve design related issues for press and all manufacturing processesEstablish clear and concise guidelines and instructions for the manufacture of department deliverables Proofs 1up final files stepped final files tiffs lens plates etcCreate designbrand references when applicableReview art from Graphics Production when applicableParticipate in Press Approvals as needed May need to host customer internal visits for tours andor press approvals host online virtual press approvals or attend online meetings and trainingsGather and document necessary final printed samples required to be sent out for requested Vendors Print Quality Management programsConduct post press reviews of projects when required and support Manufacturing during the production processCoordinate Job Pulls and Internal Change RequestsProvide ideas and solutions to improve quality efficiency and productivity Help improve current procedures develop new procedures and internal data storage updates as neededWork with manufacturing to ensure color management practices and standardized processes are understood and followedInteract with management sales customer service manufacturing and graphics personnel on an on going basisMay be required to do internal or external presentations regarding color management practicesMay produce computer label designs according to customer pre press and manufacturing specificationsMay measure evaluate and process press profile sheets to ensure quality and accuracy of printed productMay be required to travel to customers for training education and gathering dataMay generate and output proofs and verify for accuracyResponsible to follow all safety procedures as required by the role and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirementsMay perform other duties as assigned by managerKnowledge Skills & Abilities Required Requires any combination equivalent to graduation from High School minimum two 2 years of collegeTech School andor minimum three 3 years of related printing experience in flexographic digital and offset graphics experienceUnderstanding a variety of packaging machinery concerning eyemarks cut off tolerances layouts etcKnowledge of design specifications dietemplate configurations and graphic art servicesUnderstand customervendor remote review proof and approval process Web Center Blue GMI etcUnderstand CustomerVendor Brand management requirementsDocument discussions and requests regarding projectsUnderstand all industry specifications flexo offset digital rotogravureUnderstand Belmark manufacturing capabilities flexo offset digital etcUnderstand press specifications converting applications and tolerances related to bothUnderstand how press specifications and tolerances are applied to file work and how design options are applied to files to provide optimal file output and consistency based on those specifications and tolerancesUnderstand color theory and the press characterization process and how files are built to proper file requirements based on the approved customer model templatematerialUnderstand how design options are applied to files to provide optimal file output and how to apply to templatesdie linesUnderstand how and why color corrections and adjustments to customer supplied art files are made to ensure a marketable match from proof to final printed productUnderstand workflows and graphic order layout instruction and the sequence of internal operationsKnowledge of Adobe Products and other Graphic related software Illustrator Photothop ArtPro and related Esko softwareAbility to effectively utilize writing speaking reading the English languageAbility to add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers decimals and fractionsAbility to operate a Mac computerAbility to operate a variety of standard office equipmentAbility to type accurately and neatlyAbility to meet and exceed deadlinesRegular attendance is an essential function of the position May be required to work overtimeAbility to read comprehend and follow detailed written and oral instructionsMust be able to communicate and answer questions in a professional and friendly mannerMust be able to resolve problems handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressureAbility to give receive and analyze informationAbility to stand for 25 of work time walk 25 of work time and sit for 50 of work timeAbility to use hands 100 of work time; reach above shoulders 30 of work time; and lift up to 25 pounds or less for 25 of work timeAbility to see clearly at 20 inches or less; identify and distinguish colors; adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focusMay require some overnight travelGreat Benefits for the entire family Health Dental plan with Wellness discountFREE On site Health ClinicFlexible Spending AccountCompany funded Life Insurance Policy401k and Profit Sharing Plan with 6 matchPaid vacation AND personal timePaid holidays beginning day oneEmployee Assistance ProgramFree On site Fitness CenterWorking Conditions Normal office environmentNormal manufacturing environmentMay be some exposure to vibrations noise and chemical odors Eligibility for internal transfers is based on completion of required trainings overall performance attendance record qualifications and tenure in your current position Non sales job postings are limited to residents in the states of Wisconsin and Arizona only Belmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer office123