Printing Manager

Leading specialty offset printing and converting company in the Seattle area is searching to hire an experienced Print Production Manager for day shift.
Responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage the daily/weekly/monthly goals for the production depts. to ensure that company meets weekly capacity and scheduling and delivery requirements.
• Minimize costs wherever possible and ensure that Best Work Practices are maintained.
• Responsible for sheetfed offset, converting, and inkjet labelling departments.
• Lead, coach and develop high performing teams.
• Continuously identify areas for Process Improvements using data. Make adjustments, measure and evaluate results.
• Report regularly on production status to the plant manager.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years' print production management experience.; offset sheetfed experience preferred.
• Good technical knowledge of offset printing, die cutting and laminating operations.
• Experience implementing and developing Continuous Improvement Practices/ to improve efficiencies, reduce waste and down times.
• Excellent communication skills engaging with hourly employees and first line supervisors.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and employee training skills.
• PC proficient.

Starting salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 + excellent health care, 401k match, profit sharing, and relocation package.