Design to Print Manager

As a business, The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving – we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. We sell four of the world’s top five non-alcoholic sparkling drinks and 3,600+ products in over 200 countries, including water, juices, energy drinks, and even tea and coffee. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader, it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world. We’re accelerating our momentum to become a Total Beverage Company by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do – innovating to give people the drinks and package sizes they want, building our eCommerce capabilities, working towards our vision of a World Without Waste, and more.

What You’ll Do For Us
Operate and run the Packaging Change Process for the OU Marketing team
Support pre-media agencies, with the help of metrics, to improve performance
Co-ordinate artwork changes including adaptation, harmonisation and ensure on-time delivery of both artwork and renders.
Support on issues & exceptions; resolve wherever possible, ensure excellent communication and escalate as required.
Identify and deliver specific areas where the process flow and tools can be iteratively improved.
Co-ordinate WebCenter tool improvements including implementation, testing and administration.
Work in a fully co-operative manner with all key stakeholders within the Coca-Cola System [as project leads, approvers and co-ordinators] and with the pre-media agency.
Ensure appropriate relationships are built and enhanced across agency, on-site team, technical team, SRA, Legal, Bottler, Marketing, Printer.
Identify establish and deliver required training, testing & associate coaching to enhance the work flow.
Implement colour management procedures together with bottling partners and suppliers for enhanced quality management.
Support the effective operation of a pan-EU System artwork approach to ensure the smooth running of the new OU.
Maintain trademark stewardship and design integrity and consistency with the set guidelines with the help of the pre-media agencies.
Drive effectiveness for profitable and sustainable business growth across OU.
Be the role model in implementing the new ways of working withing and beyond the OU.
Act as a change agent, able to transform Marketing by bridging the future and the present, flexibility and discipline, processes and iteration, global and regional, central and local.
Act as a key business leader internally within the OU marketing team and leverage collective knowledge by sharing knowledge and experience across.

Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum bachelor’s degree required
Significant experience (8-10 years) in Marketing, Design or relevant areas
Strong Project Management Skills
Ability to work in agile cross-functional teams and effectively collaborate with key stakeholders
Experience working in cross-functional and cross-geographical teams is preferred
Business / commercial / financial acumen
Expertise in TCCC business models and design to print processes
Great written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English
This role communicates with external and internal teams to deliver best possible graphics on time. This includes sharing needs, seeking information, and negotiating collaboration.
Ability to lead complex projects and influence critical internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What We Can Do For You
Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world and we’re always expanding
Critical experiences: We work as a global network with a wide range of cross-functional partners to step-change the way we refresh the world and make and impact every day
Growth Culture:

Travel Requirements
Expecting travelling 10%

We are doing our best to create a seamless candidate experience for you as you apply for roles within the company. Due to the high volume of vacant positions, the recruitment process may take longer than usual and there may be a longer delay between application and interview. We appreciate your patience.

Our Purpose And Growth Culture

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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