The Screen Printing Production Manager is responsible for production duties including multi-color printing, screen reclaim, custom ink mixing, equipment and shop maintenance, shipping and receiving, and other industry-related tasks. This position will require supportive training to youth staff along with some customer service/sales duties.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum five years technical screen printing experience (manual & auto)
Proven experience in a dynamic, volume-oriented environment
Knowledgeable in plastisol, water-base, and discharge printing
Experience and knowledge of ink additives and specialty prints
Experience with screen reclaiming and coating
Knowledge of printing on various style of apparel and materials
Must be able to work collaboratively to schedule, prioritize, meet deadlines, and produce consistent, quality prints
Willingness and desire to effectively work with, mentor, and train a diverse population of youth
JOB DUTIES:
Auto and manual screen-printing for customer orders and associated production tasks.
Schedule and manage production calendar and work flow to meet or exceed customer quality expectations and deadlines.
Maintain physical environment as both a thriving manufacturing facility, job-training site, and retail space.
Operate and maintain waste tracking and production logs.
Maintain inventory records to ensure prompt order of production department supplies.
Monitor and keep the production floor and shop compliant with safety requirements
Ensure that the production department is clean and physically well organized
Monitor and troubleshoot equipment for mechanical operating efficiency and safety.
Act as point of contact for all maintenance vendors.
Maintains awareness of industry trends and technology advancements.
Provide feedback and training to youth interns.
Attend New Avenues meetings and workshops as needed along with meeting with potential customers and clients
Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
