Production Management Trainee
About The Position
The Production Manager Trainee is a hands-on development role designed to prepare individuals for a future career in production management at BR Printers. Through structured training, mentorship, and on-the-job learning, the trainee will gain exposure to scheduling, workflow management, quality control, safety compliance, and team leadership in a high-volume digital and offset printing environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a supervisor or manager position over time, while contributing immediately by supporting day-to-day production operations. About BR Printers BR Printers is a leader in print and digital communications with locations across the U.S. We specialize in high-quality printing, binding, packaging, and fulfillment services that support publishers, brands, and businesses nationwide. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and reliable results in a fast-paced environment. At BR Printers, we value teamwork, continuous improvement, and a culture built on respect and accountability.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in a printing or manufacturing environment, or equivalent transferable skills.
- Interest in developing leadership skills and pursuing a long-term career in production management.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced skills in formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Strong strategic planning ability.
- Adaptable and agile in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong multitasking ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple workflows.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across teams.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and learning.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods on the production floor.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work safely around heavy machinery.
- Full-time role; flexibility required for occasional overtime, evenings, or weekend shifts to support 24/7 production operations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with production planning or inventory systems is a plus
- Print knowledge preferred but not required, training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Learn how jobs are scheduled from prepress through press and bindery/finishing.
- Support supervisors in tracking schedules, reconciling run times, and identifying workflow conflicts.
- Participate in job checks on the production floor to ensure output meets BR Printers’ standards.
- Learn how defects are identified, escalated, and corrected.
- Assist in monitoring paper, ink, and other consumable inventories.
- Learn how material shortages impact scheduling and how Purchasing forecasts supply needs.
- Shadow supervisors to understand daily crew management.
- Support onboarding and training of new operators or temporary staff.
- Practice giving direction and feedback in partnership with supervisors.
- Participate in OSHA and company safety training programs.
- Assist with safety walks and learn how compliance is documented and enforced.
- Help track production data such as throughput, downtime, and labor utilization.
- Learn how metrics are used to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
