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Print Production Manager

Print Creative Alliance
locationCommerce, CA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

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

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