Graphic Production Coordinator Job in Rosemont 60018, Illinois US

WKI Holding Company, Inc. (including its subsidiaries such as World Kitchen, LLC, collectively “World Kitchen”) manufactures and markets bakeware, dinnerware, kitchen and household tools, rangetop cookware and cutlery products sold under well-known and trusted brands including CorningWare®, Pyrex®, CORELLE®,  Snapware®, Revere®, EKCO®, Baker’s Secret®, Magnalite®, Chicago Cutlery®, and OLFA®.

World Kitchen employs approximately 2,700 people, and has major manufacturing and distribution operations in the United States, Canada, and Asia-Pacific regions. World Kitchen sells products through multiple channels, including mass merchants, department stores, specialty retailers and our own stores.

Graphic Production Coordinator – Rosemont, IL

Reports to Manager Graphic Design in Rosemont

 

The Graphic Production Coordinator will work as part of the graphics team assisting in the production and delivery of packaging and collateral projects.

 

Key Accountabilities 

·         Support WK Graphic Design team

o   Assist managers with production process and project traffic for all WK packaging and collateral projects

o   Vendor payment management/Initiate purchase requisitions

o   Quality review/proofreading for all projects

o   Administration of Electronic Routing/Tracker System

o   Manage Asset Library system

o   Lead weekly graphic status meetings with graphics team

o   Manage scheduling for photography and samples

o   Help with administrative tasks when requestedt

Educational Qualifications for Production Coordinator:

•        Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing  required

 

Experience Skills for Production Coordinator:

·         Skilled in production management. Use of online tracking a plus.

·         Experience managing outside vendors/suppliers.

·         A keen eye for detail, outstanding proofreading skills.

·         Energetic, trustworthy self-starter, able to work with cross-functional teams as well as independently.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Willing to work under varying levels of supervision.

·         Ability to ensure projects stay on track from start to finish.

·         A sense of urgency and understanding of the time-sensitive nature of today’s business environment.

·         Must be flexible with the ability to multi-task several projects with varying levels of complexity and deadlines at once.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Mandatories:

Must have some graphics experience –ie – classroom or experience working within an agency or creative services environment or demonstrable graphic skills

Strongly desire proficiency in Adobe CS