Production Manager

Production Based Working Hours:  

The hours will float to support a 24 hour facility during peak season (typically 10 months of the year).  Split shifts: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.  We encourage applicants who are looking for flexibility in their work schedule to apply. Please indicate your preferred shift(s) when submitting your application.  

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.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions of practical situations to printing/routing jobs. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The incumbent will never be exposed to toxins, chemicals, detergents, and extreme temperatures (30degrees F – 115 degrees F), dust, fumes, moving mechanical parts, x-ray/electromagnetic energy, high pitched noises, Communicable diseases, or gases. The incumbent will spend approximately 90% of their time indoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 20 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift and/or push up to 30 pounds with mechanical assistance. This position requires stooping, kneeling, bending, manual dexterity, repetitive hand and arm coordination, finger dexterity, vision acuity both far and near with depth perception. The incumbent will both sit and stand performing this job.

CONTACTS / INTERACTS WITH: Vendors, Clients, and Employees