Printing Services Director – Operations & Distribution

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Administrative Printing Services Manager to lead the Printing & Distribution Services Bureau, directing print operations, ensuring quality and on-time output for a range of publications.

Responsibilities include supervising print and finishing staff, reviewing jobs for accuracy, coordinating with finishing and shipping, and preparing performance reports. Strong supervisory experience in a large print shop is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time technical printing experience in a large print shop encompassing a wide variety of operations including off-set and letter press experience, hot and cold type methods (linotype, varitype, make-up), binding, etc., including 18 months in a supervisory capacity over workers performing a wide variety of printing press or bindery operations.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above; however, all candidates must possess the 18 months of supervisory experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Direct print operators and finishing staff to set production schedules, establish priorities and work schedules to optimize productivity.
• Review incoming print jobs for accuracy, completeness and compliance with required printing specifications.
• Evaluate source material and determine if quality is sufficient for original will permit reproductions, estimate required resources, assess feasibility of customer deadlines and communicate adjustments or status as needed.
• Assign jobs to specific printing shop sections and meet daily with section supervisors. Inspect printed output for quality before releasing to finishing or shipping. Coordinate production activities with finishing and shipping units.
• Prepare reports and performance analysis for the Printing Services unit. Manage inventory of paper, toner, ink and other supplies. Ensure all equipment, service and supply contracts remain current.
• Research and recommend cost-effective printing and finishing equipment, supplies, service and contracts to management prior to procurement.
• Work with service and supply vendors to request maintenance, repairs, and deliveries, set priorities for vendor work. Monitor vendor performance and take corrective action when service level agreements are not met.

Job description

The City of New York seeks an Administrative Printing Services Manager to lead the Printing & Distribution Services Bureau, directing print operations, ensuring quality and on-time output for a range of publications.

Responsibilities include supervising print and finishing staff, reviewing jobs for accuracy, coordinating with finishing and shipping, and preparing performance reports. Strong supervisory experience in a large print shop is required.