Print Manager

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

Job description: Print Shop Manager

About American Direct Sales

American Direct Sales is a printing and manufacturing company dedicated to quality and customer service. ADS partners with artists and photographers as well as several large print-on-demand companies to print, manufacture, and ship unique, personalized wall art on a variety of substrates including glass, metal, wood, acrylic, plastic, and canvas.

Summary of Position

The Digital Print Manager is responsible for assigned activities in the printing department to meet production deadlines and cost objectives. This includes operating digital printers and effectively leading workflow of digital print operators as assigned. As the Digital Print Manager, you must ensure timeliness and accuracy in printing, while meeting company quality and productivity standards.

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate high resolution digital print systems to produce high quality direct to object 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.
• Achieve competency and meet standards regarding setup and run times as established by the company.
• Reads and follows all job orders to ensure correct product components and quantities in preparation for subsequent steps in the production process.
• Organize supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, paper, substrates, and other items as needed; maintain inventory levels and report shortages to manager.
• Ensure proper material handling, conditioning and loading and ensure the same as other print operators.
• Maintain clean working environment, including routine cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.
• Practice safe working habits.
• Cooperate with all co-workers, customers and vendors projecting a positive and supportive attitude.

Required Skills, Education and Experience

• Must report to work on time, alert and ready for production at designated start time.
• Proficient communication skills and demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and understanding of customer order specifications.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized and focused on quality.
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and respond favorably in all work situations.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure; basic measuring skills and ability to read ruler and other measurement devices.
• Working knowledge of image editing application, especially Adobe Photoshop.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• 2+ years using large format or other digital print systems.
• 2+ years desktop application and DFE color correction experience.
• Knowledge of various types of printing systems with technical competency in the digital print field required
• Experience running HP Indigo digital press and/or wide format banner printer and/or large format UV flatbed printer and/or UV roll coater preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting, standing and/or performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds at a time
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, lift, etc.

EEO Statement

American Direct Sales is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. American Direct Sales makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.