Manager - Large Format Digital Printing

Confidential Jobs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Seattle is seeking a working manager for large format print production to oversee all phases from kickoff to delivery and installation. You will supervise production teams, manage P&L, schedule, estimate, and coordinate with account reps and vendors to ensure on-time, on-spec results.

A detail-oriented, collaborative leader with good humor is essential. Excellent communication, multitasking, and ability to read blueprints are required, with a commitment to quality and a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing in a large format print production environment.
• Solid working knowledge of large format printing, finishing processes, and materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to read a standard tape measure and blueprints or elevation plans.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production and distribution of all work originating in the wide format department.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Develop specific goals to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including replacement of print-related equipment.
• Enlist employee suggestions and involvement.
• Manage, coach, and cross-train all personnel.
• Must have a thorough understanding of P&L statements.
• Must exhibit relationship-building skills to support the sales and operations team.
• Responsible for resolving internal and external conflicts.
• Attend management meetings.
• Complete daily timecard approvals.
• Ability to read abstract designs, elevation plans or blueprints.
• Foster a safe work environment.
• This position is responsible for disciplinary actions and annual evaluations.

Skills

Management experience

Large format printing knowledge

Finishing processes

Material movement

Communication skills

Reading tape measures

Math/problem solving

Multitasking

Team coaching/cross-training

P&L understanding

Vendor coordination

Leadership presence

Education

High School diploma or GED

College graduate preferred

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

If you have a background in large format digital printing, then this might be a job for you. As a working manager this position will be responsible for managing all phases of production, manufacturing, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all jobs. This includes everything from P&L statements, financial follow through, meetings, scheduling, estimating, project reviews with account reps, quality control, pre-press, delivery and installation. The manager will be responsible for supervising the production team during all phases from project kickoff, to production and job completion. The manager must be able to work with internal teams and vendors to ensure all projects are delivered on time and to client specifications. With a great work life balance our employee’s need to effectively ensure that all clients and all team members are receiving the best service possible. This position will report to the regional manager.

We are seeking a talented, detailed oriented, and motivated individual who genuinely cares about what they do. A good sense of humor, a resourceful mindset, and the ability to multitask are essential to doing the job.

About the Company

We are a privately owned, diversified organization with more than 30 years of operating history and approximately 140 locations worldwide. The company is one of the largest providers of construction and visual graphics printing services in North America and is also a leading provider of high-volume AI scanning, data processing, and digitization services in the United States.

These are some of the exciting things you get to do:

• Direct and coordinate production and distribution of all work originating in the wide format department
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Develop specific goals to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
• Coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of print-related equipment
• Enlists employee suggestions and involvement
• Manage, coach, and cross-train all personnel
• Must have a thorough understanding of P&L statements
• Must exhibit relationship-building skills to support the sales and operations team
• Responsible for resolving internal and external conflicts
• Attend management meetings
• Complete daily timecard approvals
• Ability to read and work with abstract designs, elevation plans or blueprints
• Foster a safe work environment
• This position is responsible for disciplinary actions and annual evaluations

What we expect from you:

• 3 – 5 years of experience managing in a large format print production environment
• A solid working knowledge of large format printing, finishing processes, and materials
• Knowledgeable in the movement of materials through the manufacturing process
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft, and Adobe Suite
• Must be able to use and read a standard tape measure
• Exceptional math skills & creative problem solving
• Occasionally the manager is required to work late nights and weekends
• High School diploma or GED required; college graduate preferred