Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Production Leadership & Workflow Management
• Manage the complete production process for large-format and gital print jobs, from prepress to finishing and installation prep.
• Schedule daily workloads, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain a balanced production calendar to maximize capacity, reduce bottlenecks, and meet customer turnaround expectations.
• Oversee quality control at every stage of production.
Team Management
• Supervise, train, and mentor production staff, including operators, finishers, and installers.
• Ensure staff follow safety protocols, color standards, and equipment best practices.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review goals, address challenges, and reinforce continuous improvement.
Equipment & Technology
• Oversee the operation of Large-Format flatbed printers, Roll-to-Roll printers, CNC routers/cutters, laminators, digital presses, and finishing equipment.
• Ensure routine maintenance and coordinate service when needed to minimize downtime.
• Identify technology upgrades or process improvements that increase efficiency or output quality. Quality Assurance
• Enforce accurate proofing procedures, color calibration, and material handling practices.
• Troubleshoot print issues such as banding, color variance, substrate challenges, and machine errors.
• Ensure all jobs meet company standards for print quality, accuracy, and finish. Inventory & Vendor Coordination
• Manage inventory of materials, substrates, inks, and supplies.
• Forecast stock needs and work with vendors to ensure timely replenishment.
• Verify material quality and resolve any supplier issues. Project Coordination & Customer Support
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and design teams to clarify job specs and ensure production feasibility.
• Communicate proactively when schedules need adjustment or if technical issues arise.
• Support client-specific standards, brand colors, and unique production requirements. Compliance & Safety
• Maintain OSHA-compliant safety standards in all production areas.
• Ensure proper handling of inks, chemicals, and machinery.
• Train team on equipment safety, emergency procedures, and clean-workspace protocols