Digital Printing Manager

State-of-the-art large format digital print provider in KY is searching to hire an experienced Digital Printing Manager due to department expansion.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, direct, and mentor the large format digital printing department team.
• Play a key role in the expansion and development of the department and team members.
• Establish and manage workflows and processes from inception to completion using ERP system.
• Develop high performance teams, focusing on cross training.
• Implement and monitor continuous improvement methods across production operations.
• Hire, train and evaluate department employees.
• Work closely with outside vendors as needed.
• Order and manage inventory for substrates, inks, and other consumables.
• Communicate lead times, schedule changes and quality expectations to internal production managers, sales, and outside vendors.
• Prepare operational forecasts and performance reports for senior management.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 5 - 7 years' management experience in the large format digital printing industry.
• Stellar leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of developing high performing manufacturing teams.
• Strong process control and process improvement skills.
• Solid technical knowledge of large format digital printing and finishing operations.
• Experience printing on vinyl substrates a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in printing, graphic arts, and/or communication preferred.

Excellent opportunity with company in growth and expansion mode.

Starting salary range: $$110,000 - $130,000 + year-end bonus, benefits, and relocation pkg.

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