What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager ( Printing ) position at Westerleigh Press?
Westerleigh Press AZ LLC is a forward-thinking commercial printing operation featuring state-of-the-art digital web presses. We are looking for a driven and experienced Production Manager to lead our pressroom team, ensure quality output, and keep our operation running at peak efficiency. MUST have print industry expereience! If you thrive in a fast-paced print environment and know how to bring out the best in both people and equipment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production operations across digital web press equipment
- Schedule and coordinate press runs, staffing, and workflow to meet client deadlines
- Monitor print quality and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage, train, and mentor pressroom staff
- Collaborate with sales, prepress, and finishing departments to ensure seamless job flow
- Track production metrics, materials usage, and downtime — reporting to senior management
- Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with all workplace regulations
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with equipment technicians
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of production management experience in a commercial or digital printing environment
- Hands-on experience with digital web press operations
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Solid understanding of print quality standards and color management
- Ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities simultaneously in a deadline-driven setting
- Proficiency with MIS or production scheduling software preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills