Digital Print Production & Media Factory Lead

Arvato Bertelsmann; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability pay

Employee assistance

Job summary

Arvato Bertelsmann is seeking an Inbound Team Lead to oversee a 24x5 digital print-on-demand production facility with 20-25 staff. You will coordinate workflows, supervise associates, and drive performance across the inbound department to meet deadlines and quality targets.

The role requires strong leadership, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with upper management on new processes and equipment initiatives. On-site, fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years in a management role, 3+ years high volume digital print & mail fulfillment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong technical and mechanical troubleshooting skills across various production equipment.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on MS Excel
• Experience managing labor and material costs at the department P&L cost center level
• Strong analytical skills and problem identification and resolution
• Forecasting and scheduling daily, weekly, and monthly production volumes
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize workload and headcount across work centers and shifts
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to get results
• High attention to detail
• May need to work at a PC for long periods and walk production floor to monitor progress; lift up to 35lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staffing levels and identify seasonal trends in volume and turnover.
• Complete supervisor performance appraisals and wage reviews. Assist with associate appraisal and wage reviews.
• Develop training and department structure to meet customer needs.
• Assist Director with department hiring decisions.
• Resolve issues within or between departments.
• Coach, mentor, and train employees and participate in departmental training to improve efficiency.
• Lead change by initiating and leading projects to improve processes.
• Assist Director with special projects and provide leadership within the team daily.
• Oversee 24 hr. print and binding production operations.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling to meet all customer requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Communication

Forecasting

Problem solving

Analytical skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or 5+ years in a management role

Tools

Production equipment troubleshooting

MS Office suite

Job description

Arvato Bertelsmann is seeking an Inbound Team Lead to oversee a 24x5 digital print-on-demand production facility with 20-25 staff. You will coordinate workflows, supervise associates, and drive performance across the inbound department to meet deadlines and quality targets.

The role requires strong leadership, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with upper management on new processes and equipment initiatives. On-site, fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.