Pressroom Manager

Apexgraphics; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Wellness program

Bonus program

Inclusive culture

Employee referral rewards

Engagement committee

Job summary

Apex Graphics in Mississauga, ON seeks a skilled Pressroom Manager to lead our printing operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and safety. You will drive production performance, coach a hands-on team, and implement improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in printing leadership, hands-on expertise with Sheetfed and Offset Web presses, and a commitment to safety and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a printing management role.
• Experience with Sheetfed and Offset Web printing.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high safety standards.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to providing a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily print production, workflow, job assignments, quality checks, and signoffs to meet customer specifications and deadlines while adhering to strict quality protocols.
• Lead, schedule, train, and support pressroom staff, including performance management, vacation coverage, recruitment, and safe work practices.
• Review job specifications, artwork, colours, and production requirements, and monitor registration, ink colour, press settings, and overall print quality.
• Work with team to troubleshoot production issues, provide technical support, and ensure presses are operated and maintained properly.
• Manage pressroom inventory, supplies, spare parts, production records, and reporting of quality or operational concerns.
• Collaborate with management to drive improvements in safety, productivity, print quality, equipment, and production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sheetfed printing

Offset Web printing

Team leadership

Quality control

Safety compliance

Print troubleshooting

Inventory management

Job description

About the Company

Apex Graphics is a leading Canadian supplier of quality‑assured, precision‑folded package inserts and outserts for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food processing industries. We are committed to our people because they are the foundation of our success. Their ideas, dedication, and strong customer focus are essential to how we deliver results.

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Pressroom Manager to take charge of our printing operations and keep quality, efficiency, and safety running at full speed. If you thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about exceptional print quality and technology, we want to hear from you. Your operational expertise, technical know‑how, and leadership will help us deliver outstanding products on time, every time—while driving continuous improvement and building a positive, high‑performing team.

Role Overview

• Location: Mississauga, ON (on‑site)
• Position Status: Existing headcount; Permanent full time @ 40 hours/week
• Hiring Range: $91,000 - $115,000 (salary commensurate with experience)
• Recruitment Process: Our recruitment team may use an artificial intelligence (AI) screening tool to assist in assessing applicant resumes

Key responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily print production, workflow, job assignments, quality checks, and signoffs to meet customer specifications and deadlines while adhering to strict quality protocols.
• Lead, schedule, train, and support pressroom staff, including performance management, vacation coverage, recruitment, and safe work practices.
• Review job specifications, artwork, colours, and production requirements, and monitor registration, ink colour, press settings, and overall print quality.
• Work with team to troubleshoot production issues, provide technical support, and ensure presses are operated and maintained properly.
• Manage pressroom inventory, supplies, spare parts, production records, and reporting of quality or operational concerns.
• Collaborate with management to drive improvements in safety, productivity, print quality, equipment, and production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

skills and qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on Sheetfed and Offset Web printing.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a printing management role.
• Familiarity with manufacturing workflows in a quality conscious environment.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while maintaining high safety standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills to manage complex workflows in a collaborative setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and proactive approach to troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Commitment to providing and maintaining a safe and clean work environment for the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, long‑term disability, and EFAP coverage
• A wellness program designed to support your well‑being
• A rewarding bonus program
• Aninclusive company culture and work environment
• Employee referral rewards
• Opportunities to connect and contribute through our employee engagement committee
• And even more….

Apex Graphics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). If you require accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please inform Human Resources.