Lead Design Operations Project Manager

As a Lead Design Operations Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will be responsible for the coordination of packaging art production, and design team operations activities within our Safety and Industrial Business Group.

· Leading the production and execution of packaging artwork and small-scale design adaptation for projects simple to complex in scope.

· Driving artwork consistency and design content accuracy within the guidelines of the brand

· Collaborating across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, etc.) and with external translation vendors and internal production artists.

· Managing project estimates, budget, and timelines with internal and external partners

· Adapting and working well with defined approaches, systems and processes while driving continuous improvement to improve operational efficiency

· Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external agency partners

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

· Five (5) combined years of working experience in project management and/or packaging production management within the creative and/or printing industry in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

· A minimum of 7 years of experience in art production or graphic arts field in a private, public, government or military environment

· In-depth packaging design knowledge and experience with print production.

· Knowledge of FDA regulation and uniform packaging laws and regulations important.

· General understanding of current print processes (flexo, offset, digital, etc.) and how the artwork build impacts the total cost to print.

· Ability to manage high volumes, shifting priorities, and tight timelines.

· Attention to detail and strong time management skills.

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

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