Wide Format Print Lead

HighlightTA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Toronto role

Growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion program

Job summary

StickerYou is seeking an experienced Wide Format Print Team Lead to guide a 24/7 production crew on site in Toronto. The role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, and a strong background in digital printing and colour management.

You will oversee equipment operations (Epson, Mimaki, HP, and cutting systems), monitor KPI performance, mentor staff, and implement process improvements to maximize productivity and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital or wide-format printing, preferably in a production leadership role.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a production team in a 24/7 environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with wide-format digital printing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of colour management and digital print workflows.
• Experience with Epson, Mimaki, HP, or similar digital printing technologies.
• Experience with Zund cutting equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with RIP software and production workflows.
• Proven ability to manage employee performance, KPIs, reviews, attendance, and workplace issues.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and make effective operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a 24/7 Wide Format production team across multiple shifts.
• Oversee daily production priorities, workflow, quality, and output.
• Operate and troubleshoot wide-format printing equipment and manage colour consistency.
• Train and support operators on printing, cutting, equipment, and production processes.
• Conduct performance reviews and address attendance and behavioural concerns.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and disciplinary processes with HR.
• Ensure SOPs, safety procedures, quality standards, and production processes are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize material usage.
• Collaborate with IT, Product, vendors, and other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Production leadership

24/7 shift supervision

Digital printing expertise

Colour management

Troubleshooting

RIP software

Team coaching

Communication & leadership

Tools

Epson S9170

Epson S80600/S80600L

Mimaki UV

HP R2000

UV DTF

Zund S3 L-1200

Job description

StickerYou is a leading global e-commerce company for custom die-cut products such as stickers, labels, decals, temporary tattoos, and more. Our proprietary platform infuses automation technology and creativity to empower anyone to make the best custom products in any size, shape, and quantity. Business and consumers can make their marketing, packaging, décor, or personal expression professional grade.

We believe in the enormous power of customization. We are a smart, creative, and passionate group dedicated to growing the most talented and engaging people in Toronto, Canada. We proudly make custom products locally for the global market using software and advanced digital manufacturing.

We make what matters stick!

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Wide Format Print Team Lead to lead our 24/7 Wide Format production team. This is a hands-on people leader role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while supporting operators with technical troubleshooting, equipment operation, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in digital printing and colour management with proven people management and leadership skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support a 24/7 Wide Format production team across multiple shifts.
• Oversee daily production priorities, workflow, quality, and output.
• Operate and troubleshoot wide-format printing equipment, including:
• Epson S9170
• Epson S80600/S80600L
• Mimaki UV
• HP R2000
• UV DTF
• Manage and troubleshoot colour consistency, profiles, substrates, RIP settings, and print quality.
• Lead operations of the Zund S3 L-1200 digital cutting system.
• Train and support operators on printing, cutting, equipment, and production processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment, software, material, registration, and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Track individual and team KPIs, including productivity, quality, downtime, attendance, and on-time production.
• Conduct employee check-ins and performance reviews and address performance, attendance, and behavioural concerns.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and disciplinary processes in partnership with management and HR.
• Ensure SOPs, safety procedures, quality standards, and production processes are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce downtime, improve quality, and optimize material usage.
• Work with IT, Product, vendors, and other departments to resolve technical and operational issues.

Key Skills + Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in digital or wide-format printing, preferably in a production leadership role.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a production team in a 24/7 environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with wide-format digital printing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of colour management and digital print workflows.
• Experience with Epson, Mimaki, HP, or similar digital printing technologies.
• Experience with Zund cutting equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with RIP software and production workflows.
• Proven ability to manage employee performance, KPIs, reviews, attendance, and workplace issues.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and make effective operational decisions.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who can effectively manage people while maintaining strong production performance. Success will be measured through team productivity, quality, equipment uptime, KPI performance, adherence to SOPs, and the ability to develop a capable and accountable 24/7 production team.

Work Arrangement

This role is onsite at the StickerYou office located at 670 Caledonia Rd, Unit 101, Toronto, ON.

Why StickerYou?

• A high-growth company with a strong leadership team
• Company-wide positive energy - people enjoy coming to work
• Fast-changing environment with ample learning and growth opportunities
• Growing a global Canadian brand that takes pride in local manufacturing
• Strong corporate vision focused on making small companies better
• Opportunity to serve a wide variety of small and medium-sized businesses
• Use of cutting-edge e-commerce and digital print customization technology

Diversity & Inclusion

StickerYou is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success. If you require accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

How We Hire

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews.

This posting is for a current, open position within StickerYou.