Woodruff

Manager

• Lead all agency print production, flexographic packaging execution and trade show production
• Estimate, schedule and deliver physical production projects on time and within budget
• Collaborate across agency disciplines and maintain strategic relationships with external suppliers
• Manage complex packaging databases and ongoing packaging updates
• Oversee daily workflows across multiple print, packaging and trade show projects
• Participate in kickoff meetings, internal reviews and weekly project status meetings
• Identify schedule risks or technical issues and communicate solutions to project teams
• Estimate production scopes and assist with pricing development
• Obtain 2–3 competitive quotes from vetted vendors
• Build and maintain vendor references covering capabilities, pricing, quality standards and turnaround times
• Manage timelines, delivery schedules and supplier shipment approvals
• Review invoices, resolve billing discrepancies and collaborate on accurate billings and markups
• Work with creative teams to ensure quality and craft execution
• Review, route and approve printer proofs and attend on-site press checks when necessary
• Review and verify technical production specifications with the studio
• Review and approve packaging templates and proofread mechanical artwork
• Audit packaging and print files for prepress readiness, color separations, traps, bleeds and brand consistency
• Review publication resizes according to approved media plans
• Route and release final packaging assets to printers and converters
• Supervise production personnel, provide training and assignments, enforce policies, participate in hiring criteria, conduct one-on-ones and performance reviews, and provide coaching and mentorship

Senior Production and Packaging Manager

Project Manager

• Lead end-to-end project development and execution
• Define project milestones and own internal timelines
• Ensure work quality meets Woodruff's standards
• Develop work plans, timelines, and campaign schedules
• Provide resource and talent allocation recommendations to the project management lead
• Implement processes to maximize efficiency and eliminate roadblocks
• Collaborate with project management, account service, and other internal teams
• Identify, manage, and appropriately escalate project risks and issues
• Create and maintain project information in project management systems
• Track project progress against key milestones and communicate timing changes
• Communicate project objectives, scope, budgetary considerations, and resource requirements
• Build project work plans and timelines from kickoffs through reviews, completion, and delivery
• Manage and communicate timing through daily schedules, status reports, timelines, daily check-ins, and weekly status meetings
• Track project scope and escalate scope creep or significant scope changes
• Independently manage projects for assigned accounts
• Support new employees on project management processes and Wrike
• Recommend updates to agency processes, workflows, models, and structure
• Coordinate staff resources against project work plans