Packaging Traffic Specialist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Education – Bachelor's degree in communications or business or equivalent applicable experience.

Experience – Minimum 2 years of experience in the traffic/communications/packaging field.

·         Must be highly detail oriented, extremely organized and possess exceptional skills to coordinate and monitor workflows. Consumer packaged goods and FDA regulation experience is highly preferred in order to understand how changes throughout the packaging process affect the end product and the overall project workflow.

·         The ability to multi-task and adjust to changing production schedules is required.

·         Must possess problem solving skills to look for potential issues with packaging artwork and to independently work with group owners to drive solutions. Able to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and focus on what is critical. 

·         Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to clearly communicate with co-workers, team members, vendors and management to keep projects moving. Leverage knowledge and understanding of packaging engineering, printing, production and local and subsidiary regulations to facilitate effective communication between departments. Must be able to facilitate meetings with clients and creative teams and present to management. Diplomacy in working through interpersonal conflicts in an emotional, creative environment is necessary.

·         Must be able to communicate complex and technical information in a way that audiences can quickly understand the issues and opportunities.

·         Must be able to use computer tracking systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat, Agile, Outlook and are necessary to locate information and create customized reports.

·         Must be able to work proactively with minimal supervision. Meets and exceeds job requirements without direction. Must be assertive, results-oriented, solutions-focused and possess good business judgement to effectively lead and influence project development.

·         Proven experience in managing projects at an advertising agency or marketing communications environment is necessary. Familiarity with creative development process from creative strategy through print production is essential.

·         Must be able to build and maintain relationships across multiple departments.