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Sonoco

Graphic Department Manager

Sonoco, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009


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:Manages GCs' and PrePress Assistant's schedules and daily tasks.

Manages all projects through Graphic Department

Works with GCs to ensure files are separated correctly.

Communicates to Customer and Customer Prepress Vendors.

Attends all meetings that are Customer Facing.

Manage and take action on all EGV Graphic related emails.

Participate and Communicate graphic activity and Quality numbers at internal Sonoco Meetings.

Graphic Commercialization and Quality Meetings (internal Sonoco and external SGS).

Maintain and implement Sonoco Graphic Specs, Workflows and Procedures.

Trains and Refreshes GCs and Admin as needed.

Ensure Graphic/Plate Billing is captured and collected.

Follow up on Vendor Quality/CARs.

Follow up on Internal Quality/CARs and maintain department corrective actions.

Field all Press, Quality Dept and Technical Rep requests for Graphics.

Research/Troubleshoot, Seek Approval where needed and implement.

Schedule and Run Virtual and Onsite Customer Press Approvals.

Manage Global Vision expectation and KPIs

Strong hands-on experience of Flexo process work (3-5 years)

Color separation output ability as well as thorough knowledge of prepress.

Color management experience.

Macintosh OS / Windows atmosphere

Thorough knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Software

Organized and detail oriented.

Objectively evaluates employee performance and trains/coaches to improve area performance.

Ability to trouble shoot Prepress, Plate, and Press opportunities.

This position is located at our Elk Grove, Illinois facility.We'd love to hear from you if:

Strong hands-on experience of Flexo process work (3-5 years)

Color separation output ability as well as thorough knowledge of prepress.

Color management experience.

Macintosh OS / Windows atmosphere

Thorough knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Software

Organized and detail oriented.

Objectively evaluates employee performance and trains/coaches to improve area performance.

Ability to trouble shoot Prepress, Plate, and Press opportunities.

Compensation:The annual base salary range for this role is from $104,400 to $117,450 plus quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.An annual incentive is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This annual incentive is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.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.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursementWe 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.