Job Description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced and technically proficient print production professional with deep expertise in all aspects of CPG packaging development, from concept through final printed product. This role bridges creative intent with technical execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. The candidate must demonstrate strong skills in assessing print feasibility, preparing accurate production-ready artwork for execution at pre-media and production houses, and partnering with print vendors to evaluate capabilities and resolve technical challenges. In addition, this role supports Print Production leadership in managing vendor relationships, driving color management excellence, ensuring material and finish feasibility, and delivering cost transparency.

This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office .

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Print Production

• Oversee all aspects of print production including vendors, pre-press preparation, proofing processes, and maintenance of color standards.


• Manage flawless execution across a high-volume, fast-paced, seasonally driven (e.g., Christmas, Easter and Valentines Day launches) projects which require specific deadlines and attention to detail.


• Partner with Product Development and Packaging Engineering to validate material and finish compatibility.


• Possess a blend of print production expertise and design savvy to deliver high-quality printed material that align with brand guidelines and project requirements.


• Ability to create production art, line extensions, and prep files for print according to press needs.


• Ensure high quality execution; escalate and resolve color issues in collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Project & Workflow Management

• Upload and manage print specs, and vendor proofs in WebCenter.


• Ensure approved specifications and proofs are documented as the single source of truth.


• Collaborate with Creative Project Management to ensure timelines and milestones are met.


• Maintain version control and accurate archiving of production-ready files.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education/Experience :

• Bachelors degree in Print, Graphic Communications, Packaging, or related field.


• 5-8 years experience in print production, packaging, or prepress.

Technical Expertise :

• Strong knowledge of offset, flexo, digital, and gravure printing.


• Familiar with embellishments and specialty finishes.


• Solid understanding of substrates (carton board, corrugate, flexible film, labels).


• Proficient in DeltaE measurement, G7/ICC profiling, and color-managed workflows.

Tools :

• Experience with project management systems (preferably Esko WebCenter ).


• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) for minor design update and print file review.


• Familiarity with prepress software and proofing systems.

Soft Skills :

• Strong attention to detail with ability to balance cost, speed, and quality.


• Clear communicator across creative, marketing, engineering, and vendor partners.


• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education/Experience :

• Bachelors degree in Print, Graphic Communications, Packaging, or related field.


• 5-8 years experience in print production, packaging, or prepress.

Technical Expertise :

• Strong knowledge of offset, flexo, digital, and gravure printing.


• Familiar with embellishments and specialty finishes.


• Solid understanding of substrates (carton board, corrugate, flexible film, labels).


• Proficient in DeltaE measurement, G7/ICC profiling, and color-managed workflows.

Tools :

• Experience with project management systems (preferably Esko WebCenter ).


• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) for minor design update and print file review.


• Familiarity with prepress software and proofing systems.

Soft Skills :

• Strong attention to detail with ability to balance cost, speed, and quality.


• Clear communicator across creative, marketing, engineering, and vendor partners.


• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

LINDT & SPRUNGLI

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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