Temporary Associate Creative Production Manager

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 Associate Creative Production Manager is responsible for managing shelf-ready packaging (SRP) tray projects from concept through production, as well as mockups of packaging for internal and external use . This role blends creative project management with hands-on production expertise , ensuring all deliverables align with customer style guides, brand standards, and retailer requirements. They will also oversee asset management and version control for packaging projects within the brand creative team , maintaining accuracy and consistency across multiple SKUs and retailer formats. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget solutions.

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

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities

• Manage shelf-Ready Packaging, Mockup & Asset Management
• Lead the creation, preparation, and release of print-ready files for SRP trays, corrugate, and customer-specific displays.
• Ensure designs comply with retailer / customer style guides, printer specifications, and Lindt brand standards.
• Maintain strict version control and asset management across packaging projects, ensuring consistency across multiple SKUs and retailer formats.
• Manage mock-up vendors and production vendors to review proofs and troubleshoot production issues.
• Manage asset rendering outputs and version control across deliverables.
• Oversee mockup development and workstreams to completion for internal meetings, coordinating with sales to support customer presentations.

Project & Workflow Management

Collaboration & Process Improvement

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