Summary of Position
The Print Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the print production process. The role requires strong leadership, which is crucial in maintaining high production standards, meeting client deadlines, and managing resources effectively to achieve business objectives.
The Print Shop Manager must have a strong background in both management and technical skills. They must know how to effectively manage people, set clear goals, and inspire their team to perform at their best. At the same time, they must also understand print production processes and quality control procedures so that they can ensure that the company delivers high-quality prints on time and on budget.
Essential Job Functions
Production Oversight:
Manage the entire print production process, from prepress to finishing, to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
Oversee the scheduling and allocation of resources, including equipment, materials, and personnel, to optimize workflow.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure that printed materials meet quality standards and adhere to client specifications.
Implement quality control procedures and conduct regular inspections to identify and address issues.
Resource Management:
Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to procure printing materials, inks, and other necessary supplies.
Manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
Team Leadership:
Recruit, train, and supervise production staff, including machine operators, technicians, and support personnel.
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment and provide coaching and development opportunities to team members.
Budget Management:
Develop and manage the production budget, tracking expenses, and making cost-effective decisions to optimize profitability.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Client Communication:
Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to ensure clear communication with clients regarding project status, timelines, and any potential issues.
Safety Compliance:
Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe and accident-free production environment.
Stay updated on industry safety regulations and best practices.
Troubleshooting:
Address and resolve production-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions and downtime.
Collaborate with technical staff to troubleshoot equipment problems.
Required Skills: and Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree in printing technology, business management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
● Proven experience in print production management, with a strong understanding of various printing processes.
● Knowledge of printing equipment, technologies, and industry trends.
● Strong leadership and team management skills.
● Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
● Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
● Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
● Commitment to safety and quality standards.
● Experience with design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
● Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
● Leadership skills for hiring employees, resolving conflicts, and keeping employees on task and motivated.
● Able to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
● Critical-thinking skills to establish action plans and routinely assess their effectiveness.
● Organizational skills to manage multiple moving pieces, people, orders, and data analytics.
● Problem-solving skills to anticipate problems before they happen and address them appropriately as they arise.
● Strong analytical capabilities to review, understand, and formulate a strategy based on the reporting data available.
● Experience in implementing marketing strategies to optimize product performance and market trends.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform crucial functions.
Must be able to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
May need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.
The temperature will vary from hot to cold depending on the weather and/or inside
temperature controls.
May require travel as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Blueprint Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions) national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
