Production Artist (Large Format Print Technician)

GMi Companies Inc•Lebanon, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This highly detail-oriented position is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Ghent Graphics production process from beginning to end. Accountable for all production metrics including but not limited to: quality, on-time, scrap, freight damage, labor efficiency, overall cost of goods sold. Handles various minor operation problems and is a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues. This position requires a reliable, proactive self-starter who can meet the day-to-day operational demands. A disciplined individual who can map out production schedules that involve intercompany scheduling of multiple work centers. This individual plays a key role on the Ghent Graphics Operations Team and is responsible for accomplishing production department goals and objectives. This role requires both technical and creative skills, as well as familiarity with print production workflows.

Requirements

Minimum of one to two years experience in printing/manufacturing related environment (graphic art environment a plus) preferred.
Past job performance must have demonstrated a high degree of planning and or organizing skills and strong communication skills.
Excellent communication ability to follow through on requests for information and select appropriate responses; good listening skills, paying attention to others’ communications to ensure understanding; seeking input and showing a genuine interest in others’ opinions, facilitating and sharing information within department and across departments.
Complete understanding of Adobe Illustrator.
Ability to be cross trained in other production departments throughout GMi.
Basic understanding of print processes, plotter printers and Flatbed/UV printers.
Computer literate (and actively using) with ability and willingness to learn how to use company software for reporting.
Ability to organize and plan – Creating and meeting schedules, taking ownership, fully accountable and responsive to others. Carefully manages employees’ time as well as their own to meet production needs.
Ability to read and comprehend product assembly drawings and procedures and assist others.
Customer centric – Recognizing and promoting the importance of meeting customer needs – both inside and outside the organization. Resolving internal issues with sensitivity and cooperation.
Ability to use good judgment when making decisions (maintaining professionalism and emotional composure).
Effective team leadership and team membership – sharing information with peers and managers; effectively working with people across departments and shifts and motivating team to accomplish company goals.
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot, identifying problems immediately and working collaboratively with team mates to effectively resolve.
Recognized by others as a champion and role model of all the core values.
Conflict management – understand the inevitability of conflict and working to resolve with sensitivity and tact, listening and seeking to understand and facilitating the resolution between parties.
Organizational commitment – Supporting management and organizational decisions.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.
Positive/optimistic – Can do, make things happen attitude (genuinely believe the organization can accomplish a lot while managing to a conservative budget and resource allocation).

Responsibilities

Work closely with Ghent Graphics Lead and designers.
Set up large format print jobs.
Complete daily production needs as instructed by team lead.
Thoroughly inspect steel, hardboard, or glass before and after the burning process or print.
Post and scan per company requirements.
Responsible for high level of detail (both visual and tactile) from beginning to end (inspects product for defects and ensures quality standards are met).
Responsible for requesting materials for products and address backflush issues with Warehouse team.
Communicate both verbally and in writing daily (clear and decisive communications) with Ghent Graphic’s Team, Customers, and Production Departments regarding Ghent Graphics production and customer service issues in a timely manner.
Follow and enforce company policies, core values and safety procedures along with maintaining a clean area daily and following 5 S principles.
Responsible for Ghent Graphics inventory control (cycle counting and maintaining inventory).
Work at different workstations as required (assemble, pack, etc.) and work in Ghent departments to meet organizational needs (ability to be cross trained).
Work company assigned hours for the position and additional hours if needed (regular and predictable attendance).
Work independently within a team-based environment while keeping open communication with the operations team.
Build effective relationships (quickly develop rapport with others to assist in the effective production of Ghent Graphic products).
Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.