Digital Print Room Manager (JD3001)

The Company

Our client is a dynamic and innovative direct mail production company specializing in high-quality digital print solutions. The company prides itself on its fun and creative culture, delivering unique solutions that make their incredible clients stand out.

Our client is seeking a Digital Print Room Manager to oversee their digital print operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee the daily operations of the digital print department, ensuring smooth production workflows and timely completion of jobs.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of three print operators across day and night shifts, providing training, guidance, and performance management.
• Machine Operation & Maintenance: Hands-on experience with Konica Minolta KM-1 (preferred) and other digital presses. Ensure machines are running optimally and coordinate regular and consistent maintenance.
• Production Documentation: Ensure operator hours are logged and assigned to dockets, and maintain both accurate recording of laser clicks usage and detailed logs for run sheets to support tracking, reporting, and job reconciliation.
• Quality Control: Implement and uphold rigorous quality standards, ensuring every job meets client expectations.
• Job Scheduling & Workflow Optimization: Coordinate print schedules, allocate resources efficiently, and troubleshoot production bottlenecks.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Address machine or workflow issues, collaborating with vendors or internal teams as needed.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall output.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and organized print environment, ensuring adherence to all workplace safety regulations.

Collaboration & Communication

This role requires close coordination with the Forms, Project Management, and Warehouse Fulfillment teams to ensure seamless job execution. Clear and proactive communication is essential for updating job statuses, managing production timelines, and addressing any potential delays. The Digital Print Room Manager will be responsible for providing accurate updates on delivery schedules, aligning print production with fulfillment needs and ensuring all stakeholders are informed of any changes that may impact final delivery. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills will be key to maintaining a smooth workflow across departments.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in digital print production and print room management
• Familiarity with the KM-1 inkjet press or similar presses is a strong asset
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and operational issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
• Experience in variable data printing (VDP) is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge digital print technology
• A collaborative and fast-paced work environment with a great team, and in a supportive company that values its employees