Digital Print Shop Lead: Color & Workflow

American Direct Sales; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Direct Sales is seeking a Print Shop Manager to oversee the Digital Print area, ensuring timeliness, cost objectives, and high-quality output. You will operate high-resolution printers, lead operators, verify color accuracy, and maintain workflow efficiency to meet daily deadlines.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with large-format printing and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Must report to work on time and be ready for production.
• Proficient communication to ensure understanding of orders.
• Highly detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Able to read measurements and use rulers accurately.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop or similar image editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital print systems to produce high-quality prints per order tickets; run test samples for quality control purposes; formatting files and running DFE.
• Verify colors by matching customer requirements; verify ink adhesion to substrate; color calibration; etc.
• Evaluate output and adjust as necessary to obtain desired quality; troubleshoot machine malfunctions and flaws in print quality.
• Perform daily cleaning, replenishing of consumables, and replacing of filters & bottles of waste containers and ensure the same of other print operators; perform routine maintenance and ensure all equipment is fully functional and well maintained.
• Accurately report and record daily production and scrap to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Meet daily print job production deadlines and ensure the same of other print operators.
• Cooperate with all co-workers, customers and vendors projecting a positive and supportive attitude.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adobe Photoshop

Tools

Large format print systems

DFE color correction

Image editing software

Job description

American Direct Sales is seeking a Print Shop Manager to oversee the Digital Print area, ensuring timeliness, cost objectives, and high-quality output. You will operate high-resolution printers, lead operators, verify color accuracy, and maintain workflow efficiency to meet daily deadlines.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with large-format printing and Photoshop.