Print Production Senior Consultant

Job Title : Print Production senior Consultant

Job ID : 25-07011

Location : Hartford,CT (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 Months On W2 Contract

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Planning : Ensures the team's adherence to critical production timelines.
• Project Management : manages the order and production process for the customer, completing and archiving all necessary documentation and fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency with vendors.
• Vendor Management : Manages relationships with printers to guarantee high-quality, cost-effective, and timely production. Collaborates with vendors to continuously improve production solutions.
• Cost Analysis : Develops proficiency in cost analysis and quality assurance, driving efficiency and value.
• Specification Development : Collaborates with vendors to create specifications for new components and negotiates favorable pricing structures.
• Quality Assurance : Oversees the processing and tracking of mock-ups, prototypes, and printer proofs with vendors to customers, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Supply Chain Coordination : Communicates supply chain issues to customers and coordinates effective solutions.
• Budget Management : Obtains approvals on budgeting, forecasting, and tracks actual product costs against proposed estimates.
• Innovation : Conducts research on vendor and technology advancements and delivery options, fostering innovation in production processes.
• Packaging Solutions : Collaborates with the team and vendors to develop packaging, fulfillment, and postal solutions while conducting costing analyses.
• Deadline Adherence : Ensures that all printing and production deadlines are met consistently.
• Records Management : Oversees document storage and physical record retention, ensuring compliance with retention policies.
• Process Improvement : Develops, documents, and updates department policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

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