INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - Print Services Lead (On-site)

Lakeshore Learning Materials • Carson, CA

2d • $34 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Print Services Lead to support high-quality, timely, and cost-effective print production across the organization. In this role, you will lead print projects from start to finish, partnering closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure materials are accurate, on-brand, and delivered on time. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, solving production challenges, and continuously finding better ways to streamline workflows. Please note that this position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates who apply will not be considered for this role.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in print production, print coordination, or print operations.
• Print & production management
• Vendor management
• Understanding of print processes: Offset, digital, large‑format, and specialty printing

Nice To Haves

• Paper and substrate expertise
• Color management (CMYK vs RGB)
• Prepress QA
• Project management platforms (e.g., Workfront, Asana, Monday, Smartsheet)

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end print production for complex, high-volume projects, ensuring high-quality, on-time execution for seasonal, product, and marketing initiatives.
• Optimize cost, quality, and timelines by sourcing competitively, negotiating vendor terms, and proactively managing vendor performance and issue resolution.
• Ensure reliable production throughput by prioritizing schedules, managing risks and dependencies, and aligning work to monthly in‑house shop capacity.
• Maintain print quality and brand standards through rigorous review and approval of artwork, proofs, and press checks, resolving production issues before release.
• Enable internal stakeholders by serving as the primary print operations partner, providing clear guidance on requirements, timelines, risks, and budget trade-offs.
• Improve operational efficiency by identifying and implementing enhancements to print workflows, documentation, vendor processes, and cost controls.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed