RGM Graphics Manager (H/F/X)

Segment : Royal Canin

Type of contract : Permanent

Location : Aimargues near Montpellier, France

Job purpose/ summary

E&S Region within Royal Canin plays a key role in developing the Emerging Markets to enable the big growth plays of the future.The Graphic Chain Manager plays a role in achieving our brand-building and growth journey -- with the aim to develop next-generation Royal Canin packaging and brand experiences.

This furthers the distinctiveness, relevance and impact of the number one global pet nutrition brand worldwide, delivering our purpose to serve the health of millions of cats and dogs around the world.

Within the framework of ROYAL CANIN’s 2025 packaging roadmap, following premium brand values & sustainable development engagement the E&S Graphic Chain Manager will be responsible for the production of packaging & design products with our suppliers while respecting internal deadlines, regulatory requirements and processes.

What profile we are looking for:

• Bachelor University degree in Marketing/Communication/Design/Packaging Science

• 3 to 5 years professional experience in packaging design & production, acquired either with the advertiser or one of the operators in the graphic chain (agency, photoengraver)

• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus

• A good knowledge of the technical aspects of the Graphic Chain  (Production, repro step, Printing)

• Strong Process and Project Management Skills sets with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement

• Packaging Material and Printing technology knowledge

• Ability to communicate well with the different interfaces (internal-external), report sticking points to the relevant people transparently and objectively, agility to solve complicated situations.

• Very customer-focused, able to focus on the end result and stick to the target

• Marketing & Design knowledge

• Good perception of processes required to achieve results

• Ability to organize work to match available resources

• A good understanding of how the company works, organizational skills, determination, teamwork

• A perfect grasp of processes and rigor in the application of procedures

• Effective multi-tasker with strong time management skills and an ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.

• Attention to details

What will be your key responsibilities:

The role is a mix of Hands-on Contribution, actively participating in the creation and execution of graphics projects, balancing managerial duties with direct involvement in design tasks. And Line Management of one direct report Providing the guidance and support required, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. 

Key elements to be delivered are:

• Lead graphic production projects in the different locations that belong to the cluster

• Represent the Graphics Production team within the cluster, ensuring adherence to Graphics global process and systems, and reporting unexpected changes or local needs, issues and constraints

• ensuring the capabilities/feasibility to deliver the innovation/renovation/regulatory roadmap & timeline, guaranteeing adherence to

• Ensuring that project plans are met for launches in the different locations / markets, guaranteeing deadlines for artwork/reprofile delivery for the projects under his/her charge and accomplishing Right First time and On time for artwork/reprofile delivery, while escalating risks when needed

• Work collaboratively with the Design and Print Production teams to ensure print quality, timeline & regulatory compliance.

• Bringing together all the elements necessary for the production of packaging for the range under his/her charge

• Providing suppliers (agencies/photoengravers/printers) with the elements required to manufacture the packaging

• Responsibility for checking packaging at the different stages in the graphic chain

• Crosscutting team responsibilities (planning/budget/artwork approval)

• Contributing to the introduction of Permanent Progress Plans for suppliers with the team

• Tracking the budget and making sure that it is met

• Lead contract management for regional Artwork suppliers, if needed.

What can you expect from Mars?

• You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office!  

• You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group 

• Since 2015, no waste to landfill is made by the 16 Royal Canin factories in the world

• All Royal Canin products manufactured in Europe are ISO 14001 certified from design to factory gate

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