Job Description

About the Company

The Print Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all print room operations, ensuring the highest quality output for the client's custom color coordination and production printing needs. This role involves managing a small team, operating and maintaining industrial inkjet printing equipment, and ensuring accurate color reproduction through advanced software tools.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management: Oversee daily print room activities, schedule production runs, and coordinate workflow to meet production and coordination timelines.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and maintain large-format and industrial inkjet printers (e.g., Durst, Kodak) to ensure optimal performance.
• Color Management: Utilize advanced color coordination software, to achieve precise color reproduction for flooring and accessory products.
• AI Integration: Leverage AI-assisted color coordination tools to enhance color-matching/selection accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• File Preparation & RIP Management: Work with RIP software (e.g., Caldera/Durst, AVACADCAM) to prepare and optimize files for printing, ensuring efficient and accurate output.
• Graphic Editing: Edit and prepare artwork in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for production needs.
• Quality Control: Implement rigorous QC checks for print output, color accuracy, and material compatibility.
• Team Leadership: Supervise print room staff, provide training, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
• Inventory Management: Maintain ink, media, and consumables inventory; order supplies as needed.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing print quality.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to company safety procedures, maintenance schedules, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a print production environment, ideally as a Print Room Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Operator.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and related graphic design tools.
• Strong knowledge of RIP software and industrial inkjet printing workflows.
• Experience operating printers from manufacturers such as Durst, Kodak, HP, Roland, or similar.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted color coordination solutions and software.
• Understanding of color theory, ICC profiles, and digital color management principles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead a team, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in a print production environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong knowledge of RIP software.
• Experience operating industrial inkjet printers.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted color coordination solutions.
• Understanding of color theory and digital color management.
• Ability to lead a team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with large-format printers.
• Experience with graphic editing software.
• Experience with quality control processes.

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