Print Department Manager

Ultimate Staffing; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization seeks a Print Department Manager to oversee daily operations in a digital printing environment. Responsibilities include managing workflows, ensuring quality and accuracy, and leading a team. Candidates should have 2+ years of digital printing experience and familiarity with CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask under deadlines are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of digital printing experience required.
• Knowledge of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily print room operations and job prioritization.
• Oversee quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance.

Skills

Problem-solving and decision-making

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to multitask and work under deadlines

Basic mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

CorelDRAW

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Print Department Manager: A manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Print Department Manager to lead daily operations in a large-format digital printing environment. This role oversees workflow management, scheduling, pre-flight, quality control, and team leadership across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily print room operations, scheduling, and job prioritization
• Review RFQs, pre-flight files, and BOMs
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery
• Operate and oversee flatbed and finishing equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance
• Manage and mentor print operators; assist with hiring and training
• Maintain inventory of print materials and control waste
• Monitor KPIs to improve efficiency and reduce scrap

Requirements

• 2+ years digital printing experience (required)
• Knowledge of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle large print materials
• Experience leading teams in a production environment (preferred)

Skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.