PRODUCTION MANAGER
About The Position
The Production Manager leads print and mail operations across large format, press, bindery, mail, and fulfillment departments—ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery of complex, high-volume campaigns. This role drives continuous improvement, champions the adoption of new technologies, and fosters cross-functional collaboration with estimating, scheduling, procurement, and client services teams. You’ll oversee a large-scale, multi-shift print and mail environment producing offset, digital, large format, and hybrid campaigns—all while upholding DCG ONE’s commitment to precision, reliability, and environmental responsibility. If you are a production professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at leading people, processes, and performance, please apply!
Requirements
- 7+ years of production management experience in commercial printing, packing, or direct mail.
- Strong understanding of offset and digital press operations, bindery, and mailing logistics.
- Proven ability to lead multi-shift teams and manage high-volume, deadline-driven production.
- Experience with ERP/MIS systems (e.g., EFI Pace, PrintVis, or similar).
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage operations for production and quality.
- Coordinate activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Evaluate, train, mentor, and provide guidance to employees.
- Correct employee performance when necessary, following company discipline guidelines.
- Directly manages the offset press room.
- Manage leadership of web press team.
- Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
- Establish and monitor departmental performance for production and quality standards.
- Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
- Maintain facilities and equipment; replace or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
- Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
- Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Accident Insurance
- FSA, HAS
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Monthly Cookie Days!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
