Production Manager

About Image Craft

Since 1979, Image Craft has been at the forefront of visual graphics, merging the essence of "Image" – a vivid representation – with "Craft" – artistic skill and precision. We started as a photographic lab; thus, high-end fine art reproduction is in our DNA. Over time we added large format printers, celebrated for unmatched quality and vibrant color, to our portfolio of capabilities. Beyond mere printing, our expertise spans retail and hospitality solutions, event graphics, fabric signage, tradeshow exhibits, vehicle wraps, and nationwide retail branding campaigns. Simply put: We envision grand, execute with finesse, and always deliver beyond expectations.

Summary

Develop, measure, and execute a grand format printing environment that provides:

• Industry-leading quality and service levels
• Leading, training, and motivating a highly effective manufacturing team
• Maximize manufacturing resources
• Maintain Continuous Improvement, Lean Principles, and optimal quality standards
• Interpret and act appropriately on order releases, ensuring on-time delivery

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages planning parameters in the MIS to maximize throughput and accuracy of lead-times
• Build a highly effective manufacturing team through leadership and training
• Review and assist with managing inventory levels, schedules, and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production delivery schedules
• Interface with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, and customer services on material status and production planning issues
• Receive and review work orders/job tickets against current requirements and work in process using the operating planning system
• Maintain Production stability, optimum production inventory levels, and equipment maintenance while meeting customer demand
• Insure BOMs, workflows, and capacity are correct
• Review workload capacity, adjust as needed, and communicate schedule changes to Project Managers and Sales Team
• Oversee several Department Leads ensuring efficient department production
• Build a culture of Continuous Improvement – to innovate, quantify, and orchestrate best practices for doing and managing all work
• Manages maintenance of grand format digital printers and finishing equipment

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in Project Management when required
• Assist in management review of new equipment, materials, and processes
• Be a resource for sales when needed on project planning and material requirements

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience within the industry or directly related industry
• Five years’ experience in managing Grand Format Digital production and thorough knowledge and experience with Dye Sub, UV Flatbed, Grand Format UV, Latex roll-to-roll printers, sewing equipment, welders, digital-cutting, and other finishing equipment
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or an equivalent industry experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• High-level skills with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various changing situations under stress