Director, Printing & Distribution Services

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Social Services in New York City seeks an Administrative Printing Services Manager to direct print operations, review job specifications for accuracy, and manage resources and vendor relations to ensure timely production of printed materials.

The role requires extensive printing experience, supervisory capabilities, and familiarity with prepress and finishing processes. This position operates within City printing services and offers a pathway to public sector impact.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time technical printing experience in a large print shop with diverse operations, including offset and letterpress, and both hot and cold type methods.
• 18 months of supervisory experience over workers performing printing press or bindery operations.
• Education or experience equivalent to the above, with the 18 months supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct print operators and finishing staff to set production schedules and priorities.
• Review incoming print jobs for accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Evaluate source material and determine feasibility, resources, and deadlines; communicate status.
• Assign jobs to shop sections and coordinate with finishing and shipping; inspect output before release.
• Prepare reports and performance analyses; manage inventory of paper, toner, ink, and supplies; ensure contracts are current.
• Research and recommend cost-effective printing equipment, supplies, and contracts to management.
• Coordinate with service and supply vendors for maintenance, repairs, and deliveries.

Skills

Digital printing

Adobe Creative Suite

Fiery RIP software

Print Management Systems

Prepress & color management

Communication

Supervisory abilities

Budgeting & cost estimates

Job description

Department of Social Services in New York City seeks an Administrative Printing Services Manager to direct print operations, review job specifications for accuracy, and manage resources and vendor relations to ensure timely production of printed materials.

The role requires extensive printing experience, supervisory capabilities, and familiarity with prepress and finishing processes. This position operates within City printing services and offers a pathway to public sector impact.