Production Manager - Print

POSITION SUMMARY: Shares responsibility with other production managers, who direct, organize, plan, and collaborate on all graphic production activities by performing the duties below personally or through other lead personnel. Responsible for the implementation of and adherence to all departmental policies, practices, and procedures. Responsible for training and overseeing the productivity and quality of Finishing (routing/cutting) employees. Having the employees finish raw material and/or printed stock to customer specifications on a router/cutter/diecutter. Showing them how to perform cutting operations by selecting appropriate files, adjusting computer settings, selecting the proper tools and finishing operations (ex. cutting, routing, scoring, etc.) and performs maintenance and upkeep on the equipment as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works collaboratively with other production managers to ensure sufficient supervisory presence in the plant at all times.
• Assigns specific duties as needed to individual personnel or temp workers, organizing the efficient flow of materials and work through the plant.
• Trains and supports the staff in their work, clarifying procedures, coaching them to higher levels of success and capacity. Educates them on all aspects of their work including time sheets, work orders, load tickets, pallet labels, scheduling, QA procedures, among others.
• Ability to select the appropriate tools and adjusts settings to ensure safe and proper operation to obtain the desired finish when routing or setting up the printing press for the appropriate stock material and thickness & also file type (including layers, ink type, dpi or number of passes).
• Inspects and approves all finishing related set-ups.
• Ensures proper operation of routers, cutters and related equipment, requesting maintenance when necessary.
• Reinforces the goals of quality and increased productivity with all staff through positive reinforcement and a commitment to teaching others.
• Interprets and enforces company policies and safety regulations.
• Educates staff on proper interpretation of job orders and assigns to production personnel.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Continually monitors all operations and activities to ensure quality standards are met.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands and can perform activities of workers supervised.
• Checks product for accuracy, quality issues, conformity with work order objectives.
• Reads and understands fully the work order and description of work to be completed.
• Determines what functions are required according to the written work order.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Supports the staff in their work, clarifying procedures, coaching them to higher levels of success and capacity. Educates them on all aspects of their work including time sheets, work orders, load tickets, pallet labels, scheduling, QA procedures, among others.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Production Management from four-year college or university

Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience working in a graphics production environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Skills/Qualifications: Must have strong skills in work planning, scheduling, organization and discipline. Must have good judgment of color, design, and printing quality. Above all, must have a strong ability to coach and lead a team of workers with a collaborative approach to problem solving.