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Responsible for leading and coordinating printability and machinability support efforts by being the subject matter expert to both internal and external customers. Work with Team Leaders to develop future QAP strategies and annual business goals. Utilize a strategic mindset to seek out process improvement opportunities within the broader Creative Team and initiate efforts to implement enhancements.  Embrace a streamlined development of artwork dielines through a thorough understanding of packaging engineering specifications and printer capabilities, ensuring accurate art placement that conforms with operational requirements. Investigate and implement new innovative print technologies that offer aesthetic enhancements, quality improvements or cost advantages.  Will demonstrate self-direction and ambition through making decisions that drive value, eliminate waste, and improve speed while positively representing both the QAP and greater Packaging Development Team throughout the organization.

What you'll do:

• Act as lead QAP resource for meetings and projects, providing confident feedback and insights when needed.




• Assist leadership in setting strategic vision and goals for the QAP team. 




• Manage wide variety of art projects to ensure conformance with printability and machinability requirements.




• Lead initiatives and discussions in artwork, printability or print quality with internal and external customers.




• Hold customer art agencies accountable for compliance with supplier capabilities. 




• Challenge print suppliers on current process gaps to achieve best-in-class results through improved processes and technologies.




• Continuously investigate new supplier and industry print capabilities to maintain high level of print expertise.




• Utilize a strategic mindset to identify opportunity areas in the value chain and develop appropriate solutions.   




• Initiate and lead large process improvement projects both within and outside the QAP Team. 




• Execute workflow optimization to increase process efficiency and decrease artwork errors. 




• Utilize internal resources and time management skills to manage projects and work independently to meet or exceed customer deadlines (which are often tight).




• Attend press-side checks as needed to support product launches and ensure designs are printed properly. 




• Continuously train and mentor team members in QAP Technician roles.   

Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelors in Packaging, graphic arts/design or related field


• 6+ years with Bachelors, 10+ years with Associates in graphic arts/design, prepress or printing


• Must be fully competent in the Adobe Creative Suite with focus on Illustrator and Acrobat.


• Is proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).


• Has an in-depth knowledge of a variety of printing processes and prepress/separating for those processes.


• Ability to appropriately identify wide range of colors and check for accuracy. 


• Has a demonstrated ability to explain the complex world of prepress and printing so that key stakeholders can understand and make informed decisions if necessary.


• Must have high attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.


• Ability to utilize expertise and experiences to make decisions with limited direction from others.


• Is proactive and ambitious in continuous improvement.


• Leverages technical expertise to deliver best-in-class results from print suppliers.


• Must have strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with members of the SFI organization, our customers, our suppliers, and external art agencies.


• Must be self-directed and possess the ability to complete tasks with limited direction.


• Must be able to work independently and within a greater team. 


• Strong communication skills and exceptional customer service skills.


• Maintain a positive attitude and exude high-energy in a fast paced, exciting team environment.

Eligible partners will receive:

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  Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!


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  Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.


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  Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.


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  Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.


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  Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.


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  Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you’d like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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