Print Shop & Apprenticeship Manager

The Print and Apprenticeship Manager creates, launches and manages Goodwill SoCal’s Printing Apprenticeship Program.  This role also co-manages the efficient operation of the print shop at the LA Campus including creation and development of graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, websites, packaging and other mediums. The Manager ensures that staff and participants maximize productivity and directly performs a variety of technical and support services involving printing and production operations.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities  Works closely with the non-profit Workforce and Career Development (WCD) to develop and execute Company’s Apprenticeship Program. Develops Apprenticeship Program course materials to teach graphic design and printing technology and techniques. Acts as primary instructor for training program, including certification and assistance in career placement upon completion. Trains and supervises program participants in graphic design and printing production. Coordinate with WCD for career path flow of certified participants, as needed. Develops database and maintains job log for assigned projects. Creates and develops graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, websites, packaging and other mediums. Organizes and implements a production work schedule for processing requests. Able to plan and coordinate, on short notice, printing of rush jobs. Operates printing production equipment as needed. Properly setting up/imposing various types of print jobs. Identifies new equipment and capabilities to increase revenue and training opportunity. Develops new Print Shop Retail Model Concept with revenue opportunities and cost analysis. Analyzes and report on store’s performance and make improvements to achieve set goals. Creates Digital Print-ready files; determine paper types, weights, finishes, and sizes. Inspects and verifies completed projects meet quality standards. Creates operational procedures and training materials to manage the day-to-day tasks. Orders and maintains inventory of paper, bindery supplies, toner, and other consumables for the store. Coordinates with customer or client for preparing job cost estimates and pre-press job specifics. Complies and ensures adherence to contract and regulatory requirements. Maintains a safe working environment through inspections and training. Submits production and activity reports on regular basis with data versus YTD, MTD, and Budget. This position requires a flexible schedule with some weekend work and some travel (25% ), a valid CA driver's license and state-required auto insurance.  Driving records must be acceptable by company’s insurance vendor.   Education & Experience 3 years managerial, supervisory experience in digital print environment required Bachelor's degree in related fields preferred. Experience creating, managing and teaching a training program. Familiarity with production and rendering methods, including drawing, offset printing, photography, interactive media. Experience on Canon digital printing press or equivalent. As well as other printing machinery like cutters, slitters, padders, etc. Strong communication, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills essential. Abilities to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Mechanically inclined. Strong creative thinking skills. Spanish / English bilingual preferred. Must have advanced knowledge proficiency of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and E-mail. Knowledge and experience using various graphic design software and tools including but not limited to Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, CorelDRAW, QuarkXPress. Working knowledge of EFI Fiery printing interface. Pre-Employment Testing: 8-Panel Drug Screen, Background Check, Employment Verification, Live Scan and MVR required.

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000