Artwork Process Management Specialist

Artwork Process Management Specialist (173197)

Requisition
- Supply Chain/Manufacturing
- United States
- Kansas
- Topeka
- Hill's Pet Nutrition
- Travel up to 10% of time
- Hybrid

• 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 (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.

• 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.

Benefits include a comprehensive package covering 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).

Paid time off:
Minimum 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.