Artwork Process Management Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #173197 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let’s build a brighter, healthier future for all.

This role ensures the smooth and efficient flow of all packaging artwork throughout the production and approval lifecycle. The Specialist is responsible for monitoring, executing, and overseeing the day‑to‑day routing and approval of all packaging artwork in Colgate’s global project management system. You will act as the central coordinator, driving process adherence under pressure and liaising between cross‑functional teams and external providers to guarantee all timeline milestones and file‑to‑printer dates are met.

The single most important function is to maintain process discipline with consistent speed, ensuring timely and accurate artwork production.

• Monitor, execute, and oversee the day‑to‑day routing and approval of all packaging artwork in the global artwork approval/project management system, ensuring completion of all required tasks by cross‑functional teams is met within the allotted KPIs and timelines.
• Coordinate and facilitate artwork approvals through team communication and flow of information, including alerting leadership of delays and making recommendations for mitigation steps.
• Review each round of the artwork mechanical proofing, confirming readiness, and providing accurate, complete technical artwork direction/scope into the workflow tool for the artwork provider.
• Review, interpret, and clarify feedback from cross‑functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, R&D) in each round of mechanical proofs, coordinating resolution to issues or inconsistencies with external artwork providers and printers.
• Lead weekly status calls with artwork provider(s) and primary business partners, such as Regional Artwork Leads and Packaging Engineering Teams.
• Provide training and guidance to new and existing users of the global artwork approval system, and support artwork process continuous improvement projects.

• BS/BA degree
• 2+ years of experience in artwork trafficking, project management, or artwork production
• Very strong knowledge of artwork trafficking and approval processes
• Very strong workflow tool usage skills

• Strong project management, prioritization, follow‑up, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills, with proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong capabilities in continuous improvement.

Salary Range $76,800.00 - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee’s hire date within the calendar year).

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.