Print Operations & Process Improvement Analyst

The N2 Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental coverage

Nutritionist access

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Financial planning services

First-Time Homebuyer Program

Paid time off

Holiday Break

Three‑week sabbatical

Paternity leave

Maternity leave

Pet care insurance

N2GIVES

Job summary

The N2 Company in Irving, TX is seeking a Print Operations Analyst to partner with print leadership and drive daily operations, efficiency, and reliability at our Irving print facility. This hands-on role turns production data into improvements, coordinates maintenance, and supports shift teams to maximize output.

We offer growth opportunities and a strong emphasis on lean practices, data analysis with Qlik/Power BI/Excel, and collaboration across maintenance and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years manufacturing or printing experience.
• Experience with data analysis using Qlik, Power BI, or advanced Excel to analyze operational data, identify bottlenecks, and share insights.
• Experience with maintenance management systems, work orders, preventive maintenance, and equipment downtime tracking.
• Understand process improvement, including creating SOPs, mapping workflows, and applying 5S principles.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with production teams, maintenance staff, and plant leadership.
• Able to pass a background check and drug test to support a safe and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement by updating SOPs, implementing 5S practices, and reducing production waste.
• Analyze equipment investments, inventory, and operating costs to identify savings and improve efficiency.
• Partner with IT and software teams to improve shop-floor systems, resolve technical issues, and support prepress automation.
• Manage CMMS data and collaborate with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor production workflows, resolve job delays, and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Conduct time‑and‑motion studies across production equipment to improve workflows and productivity.
• Perform monthly inventory counts and reconcile material records to maintain accurate stock levels.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Qlik

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Maintenance management systems

5S principles

Communication

Education

Related college degree

Tools

HP PageWide

Indigo presses

Hunkeler

Muller Martini

Horizon binders

HP PrintOS

CMMS

Job description

The N2 Company in Irving, TX is seeking a Print Operations Analyst to partner with print leadership and drive daily operations, efficiency, and reliability at our Irving print facility. This hands-on role turns production data into improvements, coordinates maintenance, and supports shift teams to maximize output.

We offer growth opportunities and a strong emphasis on lean practices, data analysis with Qlik/Power BI/Excel, and collaboration across maintenance and IT teams.