Lead Digital Imaging - 1st Shift, Print Production

Hopkins Printing; Huber Heights (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

4over is looking for a Lead, Digital Imaging - 1st Shift in Dayton to drive production scheduling, implement PM programs, and ensure optimal print quality. You will mentor the production crew, align safety practices, and optimize KPI performance across shifts.

The role emphasizes mechanical expertise with HP/Rollem/Canon equipment, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE and throughput. Training and back-up operator support are expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Digital / G4M experience (HP & Canon presses a plus).
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of active Leadership experience in print production
• Strong knowledge of press systems and color control
• Experience with PM programs and performance tracking, preferred
• Experience with press reporting and color management tools, preferred
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing exposure, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute daily production scheduling for Digital & G4M press operations, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing production demands and deadlines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with management, production coordination, press, and post-press finishing teams to optimize workflow and throughput
• Develop, implement, and enforce preventive maintenance (PM) programs for various equipment sets, ensuring adherence to manufacturer standards and maximizing equipment uptime
• Monitor and evaluate maintenance effectiveness, partnering with internal maintenance teams, strategic manufacturing and OEM support to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including press speeds, waste levels, make-ready times, and color accuracy, to drive operational efficiency
• Identify performance gaps and implement data-driven improvements to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and consistency across all shifts
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and increased production efficiency
• Standardize best practices for equipment setup, operation, and color management to ensure repeatable, high-quality output
• Utilize advanced automation and quality control technologies, including HP Print OS and others
• Diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues spanning mechanical, environmental, and print quality factors, implementing both immediate fixes and long-term corrective actions
• Provide technical expertise in color management and equipment troubleshooting to support high-quality production standards
• Train and mentor operators on equipment, processes, and best practices, fostering skill development and operational consistency
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials to support workforce capability and compliance
• Provide leadership and direction to multi-shift teams, including 2nd and 3rd shift press leads and crews, ensuring alignment on performance, quality, and production goals
• Communicate production priorities, operational updates, and performance expectations effectively across all shifts
• Support production operations by operating presses as needed to cover planned or unplanned staffing gaps while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and or/near misses to management immediately
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Digital Imaging

Leadership

Shift planning

Press knowledge

Tools

HP Print OS

Canon presses

Job description

4over is looking for a Lead, Digital Imaging - 1st Shift in Dayton to drive production scheduling, implement PM programs, and ensure optimal print quality. You will mentor the production crew, align safety practices, and optimize KPI performance across shifts.

The role emphasizes mechanical expertise with HP/Rollem/Canon equipment, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE and throughput. Training and back-up operator support are expected.