Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description/Summary

The Production Manager within American Print Consultants (APC) is responsible for the oversight and coordinating of all internal production processes within the company including, but not limited to;  creating of quality standards, planning, estimating and processing of all inbound production requests, processing of orders (which can involve the actual production itself), provide production efficiencies and deliveries within a timely manner. 

This position is a working manager position that typically involves sitting stationary as well as standing for the purpose of actual production. The typical work day will be working within a production-like environment. This position may include various moments of lifting, bending, sitting, standing, kneeling and walking.  

Skills, assets & experience required:

• 3+ years of prior management in wide format, digital printing production processes 
• Well rounded with proven knowledge of all things wide format digital printing and can effectively manage and execute initiatives within given time frames
• Actual prior production experience with either Mimaki, Mutoh, Vanguard UV/Solvent and Dye Sublimation printers preferred, but will train if needed   
• Ability to work with clients in a professional manner at all times to meet their production needs
• Three (3) + years of production experience with leadership responsibilities preferred 
• Production oriented 
• Strategic/critical thinking a must 
• Ability to adapt to industry and company changes 
• Effective at setting and meeting customer project deadlines
• Ability to focus with a productivity mindset 
• Strong written, verbal communication & interaction skills required
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Source and purchase required materials for production orders 

Production Manager Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop an overall production plan including production pricing,  outreach for sales and new production business, setting quality standards and managing the processes 
• Collaborate and develop “go-to” market strategies with digital assets to help promote and enhance the production capabilities of APC
• Manage production team members (if applicable) 
• Develop written content for production initiatives 
• Perform actual production tasks and activities to help meet the customer requirements 
• Responsible for producing and maintaining all printed sales samples for the purpose of salesman presentations in addition to trade show events 
• Collaborate and work with the clients to manage their expectations
• Coordinate and perform client demonstrations with the outside sales team 
• Responsible for the cleanliness of and maintenance of all demonstration equipment within the demo room

Management position:   Yes

Remote position:  No

Main reporting area (Home base):  Chambersburg, PA 

Area of travel:  DNA

Company car eligible:  No

Company credit card eligible:  No

Company cell phone eligible:   No 

Decision making tasks:  Yes 

Could there be other tasks, duties and responsibilities not noted within? :   Yes 

Position:  Full Time 

Compensation:  Salary 

Position reports to:  General Manager    

Manages others:  Possibly

Typical Hours:  8-hours a day, 5-days a week, Monday through Friday 

Starting Salary:  $50,000 - 60,000.00 

Travel required:  No 

Mileage reimbursement:  No 

Overtime possible:   Straight (40) hours a week position (Overtime as required, but not forecasted)

Software used:  Odoo, Microsoft Office, Google Suite including GMail, Adobe Creative Suite, Onyx, Rasterlink, FlexiSign etc 

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