Print Shop Manager

JAARS, Inc.; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JAARS seeks a Print Shop Manager to oversee efficient operation, ensure publication goals, and supervise daily printing tasks at our Waxhaw, NC location.

You will handle sales processes, inventory planning, vendor quotes, and train print shop staff while upholding our mission and values. Collaboration with Design staff and alignment with JAARS goals are essential.

Qualifications

• Print shop experience preferred.
• Ability to manage customer inquiries and provide estimates.
• Willingness to support others’ spiritual growth and align with JAARS values.

Responsibilities

• Operate POS and issue sales receipts to Accounting.
• Maintain petty cash and cash register records; manage inventory levels.
• Plan and perform maintenance on print equipment and track meter readings.

Skills

Print shop management

Customer service

Vendor liaison

Inventory management

Leadership

Training capability

Tools

Adobe software

Job description

Responsible for the efficient operation of the print shop and for achieving publication goals and objectives.

Position Responsibilities

Print Shop Management

• Processes sales in our POS software and gives sales receipts to Accounting.
• Maintains petty cash records and cash register transactions.
• Estimates print shop inventory requirements for parts and supplies based on lead times and ensures that adequate levels are maintained.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Calculates and adjusts print shop charges to maintain predetermined. print shop profit or loss margin.
• Liaises with print vendors and Central Purchasing to obtain production quotes.

Equipment usage and maintenance

• Operates printing and binding equipment, including but not limited to: commercial printers (paper and vinyl), commercial paper cutter, grommet installation tools, folding and comb binding equipment.
• Plans and performs preventative maintenance and repairs to print shop machines.
• Performs periodic meter readings for our equipment lease company.

Design and Print Production

• Has a working knowledge of Adobe Software and equipment-specific print add-ons to make quick edits to existing layouts and to print on multiple machines.
• Reviews digital printer proofs as needed. On-site press proofs may also occasionally need to be reviewed for quality assurance.
• Collaborates with the Design staff and contributes to project planning and execution.

Training

• Supervises and trains print shop personnel in all aspects of the printing and maintenance process.

Customer Relations

• Provides excellent customer service by answering questions, giving estimates and providing requests in a timely fashion.

Position Requirements

• Print shop experience preferred, such as familiarity with related software, commercial printers, and paper types
• A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth
• Embracethe vision, mission, and core values of JAARS