Job Description: Shop Production Manager (Production & Operations)

Job Details

We seek a candidate with strong history and experience in the printing industry to manage a long-established 35-person commercial printing company with headquarters in State College, PA.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managerial or supervisory roles, technical experience with 40" offset printing, high-speed digital print, addressing & mailing operations, logistics, and quality control. Salary negotiable based on experience.

Major Oversight Responsibilities:

Partner with shop leadership to provide operational and administrative management support

Assist in organizing and supervising the production workflow during regular and extended shifts, and troubleshoot project bottlenecks

Monitor all jobs in production and communicate special instructions, proof approvals, and shipping details to production teams

Serve as a contact for questions regarding job specifications, print requirements, and production details

Ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget and production cost guidelines

Train production staff on proper print shop procedures, workflows, and equipment usage

Oversee maintenance and upgrades of printing equipment, recommending new technology to improve productivity

Manage inventory, materials, and supply organization to support efficient production flow

Inspect proofs, monitor paper and ink stock levels, and reduce waste

Resolve production issues and escalations in a professional and timely manner

Support multiple departments and step into production roles as needed

Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall shop operations

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

5+ years of experience in print production or print shop operations, and/or mixed digital/offset environment

Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supervising production teams

Ability to clearly communicate production processes, job requirements, and technical instructions

Strong understanding of print equipment, materials, and production capabilities

Able to read and understand production documents, specifications and reports

Comfortable working with numbers, measurements, and basic calculations

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment

Strong problem-solving skills

Experienced communication skills both verbal and written

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based systems

Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment

Follow all company safety rules and procedures

Experience with MIS Systems, i.e. Monarch, Pace, Printers Plan, Etc.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life, STD & AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Life & Long Term Disability

401-k Program

PTO - Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

About K-B Offset Printing, Inc.

K-B Offset Printing, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug-Free workplace employer.

Schedule:

Job Type: Full-time

Primarily Day shift; Flexible as workload demands

Experience:

Managerial or Supervisory: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

State College, PA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred), or

Commute up to 45-miles

Work Location: On-site / In person

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Shop Production Manager (Production & Operations)