Production Manager

Blueprint Digital LLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueprint Digital LLC in Sydney is seeking a Production Manager to oversee its end-to-end production ecosystem, including printing, cutting, and sewing operations on-site. You will optimize workflows, ensure laser-cutting precision, manage inventory, and lead a high-performance shop floor team with a hands-on approach to daily tasks and schedules.

Reporting to the Director, you will drive lean manufacturing initiatives and collaborate with design/prepress to guarantee on-time, high-quality

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of proven production management experience in printing or textile manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production workflows involving industrial sewing and textile finishing processes.
• MBA (2+ years post-qualification) in Australia, or Bachelor's degree from local or overseas university.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in project and leadership management.
• Deep understanding of dye-sublimation printing, laser cutting technology, and finishing processes like silicone edge graphics (SEG).
• Experience with Durst or similar high-end textile printing equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Organize and prioritize daily jobs across printing, laser cutting, and sewing departments.
• Quality Control & Finishing: Monitor printing quality and sewing finishes, including SEG; ensure colour accuracy and consistency.
• Equipment Management: Oversee operation and maintenance of Durst printers, laser cutters, and sewing machines; optimize settings.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage, train, and mentor operators and technicians; foster high-performance culture.
• Prepress Coordination: Verify file setup, colour profiles, and sizing with design/prepress.
• Inventory & Materials Oversight: Track fabrics, threads, and packaging; coordinate ordering to prevent delays; reduce waste.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and drive lean manufacturing to maintain profitability.
• Safety & Communication: Enforce safety protocols; provide production KPIs to management and sales.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Project management

Education

MBA (2+ years post-qualification) in Australia

Bachelor's degree (local or overseas)

Tools

Durst printers

Laser cutters

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

As the Production Manager, you will oversee our entire production ecosystem. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining immaculate quality standards, and directly managing our print, cutting, and sewing teams. Reporting directly to the Director, you will play a crucial role in driving our manufacturing facility forward.

Key responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling: Organize and prioritize daily jobs across printing, laser cutting, and sewing departments. Allocate resources effectively to meet strict deadlines and seamlessly handle rush orders.

Quality Control & Finishing: Monitor laser cutting precision and sewing quality, including silicone edge finishing and hems. Inspect prints for colour accuracy and consistency.

Equipment Management: Supervise the operation and maintenance of high-end Durst printing machines, laser cutters, and industrial sewing machines. Optimize machine settings for various fabric types.

Team Leadership & Development: Manage, train, and mentor print operators, cutters, and sewing technicians. Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

Prepress Coordination: Partner with the design/prepress team to verify file setup, colour profiles, and sizing prior to production.

Inventory & Materials Oversight: Track inventory (fabrics, silicone strips, threads, packaging) and coordinate ordering to prevent production delays while implementing waste reduction strategies.

Process Improvement: Identify workflow bottlenecks, monitor labour/material costs to maintain profitability, and implement lean manufacturing techniques.

Safety & Communication: Enforce strict health and safety protocols. Provide regular production status updates and KPIs to sales, management, and account teams.

About you

3 to 7 years of proven production management experience within the printing industry (specifically large format printing, textile printing, or similar manufacturing environments)

Strong, proven knowledge of production workflows involving industrial sewing machines and textile finishing processes

Master's degree in business administration (with at least 2+ years of post-qualification work experience) in Australia, or bachelor's degree from local or overseas university

At least 2 years of proven, post-qualification experience in project and leadership management

Deep understanding of dye-sublimation printing, laser cutting technology, and finishing processes like silicone edge graphics (SEG)

Experience with Durst or similar high-end textile printing equipment is highly preferred

Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively liaise between production, sales, and clients under pressure

Ability to maintain high mobility across a fast-paced manufacturing facility and comfortably perform hands-on tasks related to fabric handling

Continuous, active presence on the production floor, involving extensive walking and standing throughout the shift to monitor and coordinate various departments

About us

Blueprint Digital is a premier player in the printing industry, specializing in high-quality large and small format fabric banners, flags, and innovative silicone edge graphics (SEG). We pride ourselves on delivering flawless, on-time production that meets rigid client specifications and flawlessly supports our wholesale partners.