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Graphics and Packaging Lead
Franklin, TN
Hybrid
The Graphics and Packaging Lead plays a role in achieving our brand-building and growth journey, with the aim to develop next-generation Royal Canin & Eukanuba packaging and brand experiences.
This furthers the distinctiveness, relevance and impact of the number one global pet nutrition brand worldwide, delivering our purpose to serve the health of millions of cats and dogs around the world.
Within the framework of ROYAL CANIN’s 2025 packaging roadmap, following premium brand values & sustainable development engagement, the Graphics and Packaging Lead will be responsible for the production of packaging & design products with our suppliers, while ensuring adherence to our central process & ways of working, and delivering against marketing expectations, internal deadlines and regulatory requirements.
What are we looking for?
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Graphics and Packaging Lead
Franklin, TN
Hybrid
The Graphics and Packaging Lead plays a role in achieving our brand-building and growth journey, with the aim to develop next-generation Royal Canin & Eukanuba packaging and brand experiences.
This furthers the distinctiveness, relevance and impact of the number one global pet nutrition brand worldwide, delivering our purpose to serve the health of millions of cats and dogs around the world.
Within the framework of ROYAL CANIN’s 2025 packaging roadmap, following premium brand values & sustainable development engagement, the Graphics and Packaging Lead will be responsible for the production of packaging & design products with our suppliers, while ensuring adherence to our central process & ways of working, and delivering against marketing expectations, internal deadlines and regulatory requirements.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor University degree in Communication/Graphic Industries/Packaging science or related field preferred
- 3 years professional experience in packaging design and artwork production
- Previous experience in agency/ vendor management
- A good knowledge of the technical aspects of the graphic chain (production, engravement, printing)
- Cross- functional stakeholder management and customer focus oriented
- Project Management experience
- Experience with Graphic Production Tools (ex. EP3)
- Experience with Graphic software (ex. Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator)
- Fluent in other languages is a plus
- Ensure robust project management for the initiatives under his/her charge, accomplish Right First time and on time for artwork/reprofile delivery, while escalating risks when needed.
- Be a local champion of and adhere to Global graphics processes, using the correct systems and tools, and escalating issues to EP3 Master User.
- Bring together all the elements necessary to produce packaging artwork for the range under his/her charge.
- Partner with and manage agencies to provide packaging suppliers (photoengravers/printers) with the elements required to manufacture the packaging.
- Individual responsibility for checking packaging at the different stages in the graphic chain (formats/texts/images).
- Contribute to the introduction of Permanent Progress Plans for suppliers with the extended team.
- Maintain and track the local graphics production budget
- Create and approve Purchase Orders in the system, register expenses, and support budget reporting to incumbent stakeholders.
- Participate in alignment meetings with key internal stakeholders (Activity Managers, Regulatory).
- Lead alignment meetings with key suppliers (Artwork, Production, Repro and Translation Agencies, printers).
- Record, map and report graphics production Key Performance Metrics (KPIs) to the Regional Head of Graphics.
- Work with over 130,000 with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
