Packaging & Print Production Coordinator in Peachtree Corners, Georgia at GardenCore LLC

GardenCore is seeking an experienced Packaging & Print Production Coordinator that provides the day-to-day administrative and workflow support required to move packaging from approved artwork through final production. The role serves as the central liaison among Marketing, packaging manufacturers, printers, local demand planners, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate print-file records, coordinating new packaging orders and allocations, managing timelines and approvals, and performing final proof reviews before files are released for printing.

Location: This position will work onsite and will be located in Peachtree Corners, GA.

Printer & Packaging Supplier Coordination

• Serve as the primary day-to-day Marketing contact for packaging manufacturers, printers, prepress partners, and related production vendors.
• Coordinate artwork handoffs, proofing cycles, technical questions, production requirements, and final file release with external partners.
• Track vendor requests, open items, required decisions, and follow-up actions through completion.

Print File Management & Archiving

• Maintain an organized, accurate, and accessible library of current production-ready print files across bags, labels, cartons, displays, and other packaging formats.
• Archive and clearly identify obsolete or superseded files to prevent unintended use while preserving historical records.
• Maintain version control, approval status, effective dates, item references, printer specifications, and other supporting documentation for each file.
• Support periodic file audits to confirm that approved artwork and active production files remain aligned.

Order Traffic, Demand Planning & Allocation

• Partner with local demand planners and Procurement to traffic new bag and packaging orders from request through production.
• Coordinate order quantities, timing, site requirements, inventory needs, supplier lead times, and allocation priorities across locations.
• Escalate potential shortages, excess inventory exposure, conflicting requirements, or schedule risks early enough to support corrective action.

Timeline & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain project timelines covering artwork development, internal review, vendor proofing, approval, production, and delivery.
• Communicate status, milestones, dependencies, decisions, and risks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive timely feedback and approvals by clarifying ownership, deadlines, and next steps for each project.
• Maintain a centralized project tracker and provide concise status updates to Marketing leadership and cross-functional partners.

Proofing & Final Print Approval

• Review final print files and vendor proofs for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with approved artwork.
• Verify critical production details such as item descriptions, UPC/GTIN information, claims, legal copy, colors, dimensions, dielines, printer marks, and version identifiers against approved source materials.
• Route final proofs to the appropriate subject-matter owners when specialized review is required.
• Document approvals and release final files for printing only after required reviews are complete.

Core Deliverables

• Accurate, current, and controlled print-file library with clear separation of active and obsolete files.
• On-time packaging order coordination and allocation support across plants and operating locations.
• Visible project timelines, status reporting, and escalation of risks or missing decisions.
• Complete proofing documentation and traceable final print approvals.
• Reduced risk of obsolete-file use, printing errors, production delays, and packaging-related supply disruption.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, supply chain, graphic communications, packaging, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Experience in administrative coordination, print production, packaging, procurement, demand planning, project coordination, or a related environment.
• Strong document-control, records-management, proofreading, and version-control skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, stakeholders, deadlines, and approval paths at the same time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint; experience with project-tracking or artwork-management systems is a plus.
• Working familiarity with packaging artwork, prepress, proofs, dielines, print specifications, UPC/GTIN data, and

COMPENSATION

• Annual base salary
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

WHAT GARDENCORE OFFERS YOU

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

ABOUT GARDENCORE

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. GardenCore has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

GardenCore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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