Screen Printing Manager

Technomark•Minnetonka, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Technomark is hiring a hands-on Screen Printing Manager to lead a manufacturing print operation producing membrane switches, graphic overlays, and electroluminescent (EL) lamp components. This role leads the day-to-day operation of the Screen Printing Department in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. The Screen Printing Manager is responsible for department productivity, staffing, training, and compliance (including OSHA and ISO requirements), and brings strong technical expertise in setting up and operating automatic screen printing presses to achieve required registration, color, print quality, and production speed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3–5+ years of screen printing experience in a manufacturing environment required
Experience printing membrane switches, graphic overlays, and/or electroluminescent (EL) lamps.
Must demonstrate strong judgment of color, design intent, and print quality.
Expert-level screen printing knowledge, including automatic press setup, registration, color matching, stencil/screen fundamentals, and ink handling/viscosity control.
Experience printing tight-tolerance functional and cosmetic components such as membrane switches, graphic overlays, and electroluminescent (EL) lamp layers.
Working knowledge of ISO quality systems (document control, training records, nonconformance, corrective action) and the ability to support audit readiness and compliance.
Knowledge of presses, dryers/curing systems, inspection tools, and related fixtures; able to troubleshoot, coordinate repairs, and ensure equipment is maintained to support consistent output.
Strong leadership skills: hiring/onboarding support, coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and the ability to provide direction to a diverse team.
Able to communicate effectively.
Excellent attention to detail.
Able to take direction and work independently
Ability to read and follow blue prints
Ability to read and understand English
Intermediate computer skills; comfortable using ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS preferred) and basic reporting tools to track production and quality metrics.
Comply with safety procedures
Light mechanical skills

Nice To Haves

Additional technical training is a plus.
Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with tight-tolerance multi-color registration and cosmetic/functional inspection requirements.
Exposure to clean handling practices for customer-facing overlays and functional layers (scratch prevention, contamination control).
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), first articles, and process validation activities.

Responsibilities

Lead all screen printing production activities for membrane switches, graphic overlays, and electroluminescent (EL) lamp components; including staff assignments, quality, throughput, and adherence to documented processes.
Review production schedules and assign work as appropriate to meet delivery deadlines.
Drive continuous improvement (scrap reduction, yield improvement, changeover reduction, and cycle-time optimization) using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Monitor and control department’s expenses in the purchasing of supplies.
Establish and maintain process controls (registration, color standards, cure parameters, inspection criteria) to meet customer and internal specifications.
Partner with Maintenance to ensure press readiness, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely repair of screen printing equipment, dryers/curing systems, and related fixtures.
Enforce safety policies and quality standards; ensure proper handling, storage, and use of inks/solvents and compliance with OSHA/EHS requirements.
Build a culture of accountability and engagement through clear expectations, coaching, and recognition.
Develop and implement training, qualification, and cross-training plans; ensure work instructions, travelers, and records are maintained in accordance with ISO requirements and support internal/external audits as needed.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Production Control to support new product introductions, first-article builds, and ongoing production performance.
Promote inter-departmental teamwork by communicating priorities, escalating constraints, and aligning on customer requirements and delivery commitments.
Remain hands-on as needed—set up, troubleshoot, and run jobs to support schedule attainment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Using JobBOSS and travelers, accurately record operation activity (labor, good quantity, scrap quantity, and scrap reason codes) and use data to drive performance and quality improvements.