Print Shop Manager: Lead Production & Team Growth

Nystrom Publishing Co; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Nystrom Publishing Co in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a talented Print Shop Manager to lead our production team in a fast-paced, creative environment. This role focuses on ownership of the print operation, driving quality and efficiency while mentoring staff.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate with sales and design, manage equipment and costs, and ensure on-time delivery for diverse print jobs. Join a team that values craftsmanship and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in print production, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Proficiency with offset, digital, or wide-format printing equipment and processes.
• Strong knowledge of prepress workflows, color management, and finishing techniques.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple jobs simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day print shop operations, including scheduling, workflow management, and production output.
• Manage and mentor print shop staff, ensuring quality performance and a positive team culture.
• Monitor and maintain printing equipment, coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs as needed. Ensure all print jobs meet quality control standards, deadlines, and client specifications.
• Manage inventory of paper, ink, and other print supplies, coordinating vendor relationships and procurement.
• Collaborate with sales, design, and prepress teams to ensure seamless job handoffs and accurate production.
• Track production costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Print production

Team leadership

Color management

Prepress workflows

Vendor management

MIS systems

Customer communication

Tools

Offset printing

Digital printing

Wide-format printing

Job description

Nystrom Publishing Co in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a talented Print Shop Manager to lead our production team in a fast-paced, creative environment. This role focuses on ownership of the print operation, driving quality and efficiency while mentoring staff.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate with sales and design, manage equipment and costs, and ensure on-time delivery for diverse print jobs. Join a team that values craftsmanship and collaboration.