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Join to apply for the Global Print Production Manager role at Interface Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains “all in” on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Global Print Production Manager to lead the development, and production of print and merchandising materials that support our global marketing efforts. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end print operations including vendor management, project estimates, project timelines, quality control, and cross-functional collaboration with a focus on ensuring brand consistency, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities Global Asset Production Lead the end-to-end production and of global print and merchandising materials, including architectural folders for flooring, brochures, signage, displays, packaging elements, and promotional collateral. Ensure all materials align with brand standards and support marketing strategies globally. Work closely with the sample center and regional marketing managers to manage new product launches and replenishment inventory levels and coordinate timely restocking of key assets. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison between global and regional marketing teams, as well as purchasing, to coordinate replenishment updates for architectural flooring folders. Gather project requirements, manage material logistics and shipping, and support the localized implementation of assets. Vendor & Print Management Manage relationships with external print vendors in the U.S. and Europe to ensure quality control, brand compliance, cost management, and schedule adherence. Coordinate the production of all printed materials, including architectural flooring folders, ensuring high quality and consistency across regions. Facilitate annual Vendor Business Reviews to assess performance, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improved collaboration and process efficiency. Explore new print technologies and alternative production options to drive innovation and optimize output. Partner with vendors to explore sustainable print solutions that reduce waste and environmental impact without compromising quality. Work with purchasing to identify new vendors, as needed. Project Management Own production timelines, schedules, and logistics across all global print initiatives in collaboration with the project managers or Ops team. Oversee version control and approvals related to global merchandising toolkits. Lead print-related communications, delivering clear and timely status updates to internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners. Proactively flag risks, delays, or dependencies to keep projects on track. Utilize Hive or Workfront to manage all print-related actions, including task tracking, cost documentation, timelines, and asset records, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams. Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, scalability, and knowledge sharing across teams and vendors. Material Specification & Development Partner with internal teams (e.g., marketing, design) to define specs for architectural folders for flooring or catalogs (e.g., paper type, binding, finishes, page count). Collaborate with vendors to suggest enhancements or alternatives such as recycled paper, textured stock, or specialty finishes. Quality Assurance Serve as the liaison between vendors and the Design Ops team by ensuring approval folders are routed to the appropriate designers for review; communicate approval status back to vendors. Provide timely feedback to vendors and manage any necessary reprints or quality adjustments. Ensure all assets meet brand and quality standards across markets. Cost & Timeline Management Monitor production budgets and negotiate pricing with vendors. Ensure all components (e.g., inserts, swatches, die-cuts) are accurately estimated and accounted for. Work with marketing operations and/or purchasing to obtain POs. Track production and shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery. Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed records of print specifications, vendor contacts, costs, and delivery timelines. Provide regular updates and reporting to stakeholders on project status and vendor performance. Process Optimization Identify opportunities to streamline global asset creation and distribution processes. Implement improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and consistency globally. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Graphic Arts, or related field. 5+ years of experience in print production, merchandising, or marketing operations—ideally in a global or multi-regional capacity. Demonstrated experience managing print production with U.S. and European vendors. Deep understanding of print production processes, materials, timelines, and best practices. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority. Experience working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams. Familiarity with creative asset management tools and workflows (e.g., Hive, Adobe Creative Suite, Workfront). We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We desire priority referrals of Protected Veterans for job openings at all locations within the State of Georgia. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interface

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