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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