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Lead Design Operations Project Manager

3M Mexico City On-site senior full-time

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Description

As a Lead Design Operations Project Manager at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world. You will be responsible for coordinating packaging art production and design team operations activities within the Safety and Industrial Business Group.

The impact you will make in this role:

  • 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 brand guidelines.
  • Collaborating across multiple functions and disciplines within 3M, and with external translation vendors and internal production artists.
  • Managing project estimates, budgets, 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.

Your Skills and Expertise:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  • Five combined years of working experience in project management and/or packaging production management within the creative and/or printing industry.
  • Additional qualifications that could help you succeed include:

+ A minimum of 7 years of experience in art production or graphic arts field. + In-depth packaging design knowledge and experience with print production. + Knowledge of FDA regulation and uniform packaging laws and regulations. + General understanding of current print processes and how 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.

Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M office in Santa Fe, CDMX.

Travel: May include up to 35% domestic travel.

Relocation: May be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Supporting Your Well-being: 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • packaging design
  • FDA regulation
  • uniform packaging laws and regulations
  • print processes

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/MX-Mexico-City/Lead-Design-Operations-Project-Manager_R01171712

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