Description

Polaris Directis looking for an organized and self-motivated individual to oversee digital print production and direct the activities of all operators in the print room, ensuring that all production is complete and on schedule. 

About Us: Polaris Direct is a nationally acclaimed direct marketing and printing company specializing in high-volume 1:1 mail campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and agencies. Polaris Direct was founded in 2003 as a woman-owned company and enjoys an A rating from the Better Business Bureau.

What’s it like to work here? We are a mid-sized company of less than 100 employees with big goals and high expectations. Our people work as a team, collaborating and assisting each other to provide only the highest quality of service to our customers. We have opportunities for growth, recognize excellence in our ranks, and have a culture of team building and fun when the time is right.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for print production department.

• Perform supervisory duties within the department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable procedures. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning and directing work.

• Schedule and coordinate department staffing.

• Contribute to scheduling of new work.

• Maintain print room security and cleanliness.

• Ensure printers are productive and maintained appropriately. 

• Oversee transitions between shifts, including the communication of all pertinent information.

• Ensure that all operating procedures are followed and communicate the need for additional procedures to the GM of Production.

• Maintain relationships with service representatives from our suppliers.

• Manage inventory of supplies and consumables, including tracking paper, toner, ink, etc.

• Identify potential problems and take appropriate action, including system malfunctions, and initiate corrective action to maintain a high level of productivity at all times

• Contribute to development and conformance of quality assurance mandates

• Communicate regularly with various tiers of management as needed

• Develop documentation for any and all Print Room procedures and in it initiatives

• Stay current with latest industry technology and recommend potential upgrades to equipment

• Work with IT/ System Admin to keep all computer equipment updated and secure

• Promote a positive and disciplined work environment

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in direct mail industry

• Prior supervisory experience in a production environment

• 2 years of experience with 4-color, high speed inkjet technology

• Strong knowledge of Variable Data Print (VDP)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Self-motivated, self-starter that is able to thrive in fast pace, deadline-driven business

• Ability to demonstrate math aptitude

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus