Job Function
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function
Packaging Design Engineering
Job Category
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations
Huejotzingo, Puebla, Mexico; La Louvière, Hainaut, Belgium; Latina, Italy; Schaffhausen, Switzerland; Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description
We are searching for the best talent for Product Artwork, Design Lead to be based in Titusville, New Jersey with additional locations in Breda, The Netherlands, Beerse, Belgium, Latina Italy, Schaffhausen Switzerland and Puebla, Mexico.
About the Role
We are seeking a Product Artwork Design Lead to join our Digital Operations and Technical Services (DOTS) organization. This role is pivotal in supporting and driving high standard designs for secondary packaging graphics of new product launches within our Product Artwork (PA) team, ensuring brand consistency and scalable design.
About the Role
We are seeking a Product Artwork Technical & Automation Specialist to join our Digital Operations and Technical Services (DOTS) organization. This role is pivotal in supporting and driving technical innovation and automation within our Product Artwork (PA) team, ensuring operational excellence and future-readiness.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical SME: Serve as the primary SME for coordinating and troubleshooting all technical aspects of Product Artwork, providing strategic guidance and operational support for all stakeholders and Business Partners. Coordinate with Packaging Sites, LOCs, and Business Partners to support all technical & automated artwork template corrections/questions. Review technical and automated artwork template files (created by BPs) to ensure compliance with departmental SOPs.
* Automation Strategy: Support automation initiatives within the artwork management system (ArcTiC / Esko), partnering with Product Artwork and cross-functional teams. Support the development and creation of automated artwork templates. Support timely and compliant delivery of Product Artwork Automation that meets all HA and company standards. Leverage innovative technology, best practices and synergies for operational / automation efficiency in compliance with J&J Policy and local HA Requirements. Provide technical support & training to team members within Product Artwork & Business Partners.
* Process Optimization: Assist in designing and improving technical and automation workflows; establish KPIs to measure performance and value creation in collaboration with PT team.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Work/partner closely with IT, Regulatory, Quality, Packaging Sites, Brand Protection, Supply Chain, and external partners / vendors to support seamless automation integration; and deliver proactive, expert technical support for all artwork-related processes.
* Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to artwork systems and regulatory standards; identify and mitigate technical and automation risks. Work closely with Product Artwork excellence team for all quality and compliance related events, performance metrics, audit, development of SOP, training content and system master data input.
* Continuous Improvement: Help benchmark best practices & new innovations for all product artwork technical & automation related activities. Build strong alliances across various stakeholders & teams.
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s degree required or advanced degree in Engineering, Graphic Design, or Supply Chain preferred.
* Experience & Skills (Required):
o At least 2 years of relevant experience in a Pharmaceutical / regulated environment.
o Technical & automation related experience in artwork, Regulatory Labeling or packaging fields.
o Experience in coordinating / troubleshooting artwork, Regulatory Labeling & packaging design (variable data, barcode, automated & technical template, brief requirements).
o Experience in coordinating / creating packaging component technical templates, brief content & instructions.
o 2+ years’ experience in production-readiness of artworks (preferably packaging).
o Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro.
o At least 2 years of exposure to and general understanding of regulatory processes and systems in pharmaceutical packaging, artwork management, or related fields.
o Strong understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to artwork, packaging and labeling in the pharmaceutical or regulatory driven industry.
o Supply Chain experience, including expertise in value chain, packaging sites, MSAT external vendor management, and/or related areas.
o Knowledge of E2E performance and metric-based culture within the artwork coordination team.
o High intellectual curiosity to challenge the status quo and learn artwork processes and how they relate to other supply chain processes as well as impact on customer experience.
o Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, and demonstrate resilience and high productivity with constraints of schedule and budget.
o Strong cross-functional business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing without authority, at all levels of the organization, and managing partner relationships.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Preferred:
o Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industry experience.
o Lean/Six Sigma certification.
o Familiarity with artwork systems (e.g., ArcTiC/ Esko).
o Experience in setting up KPIs.
Additional Information
* Communication: Build strong alliances across various stakeholders and teams to ensure seamless workflow and effective communication.
Required Skills
Coaching, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, EHS Compliance, Engineering, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Supply Chain Management, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Management, Process Improvements, Product Packaging Design, Quality Assurance (QA), Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing.
Preferred Skills
None specified.
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