SeniorProduction Manager

MWI Direct•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead finishing and production operations within our digital print and direct mail facility. This role oversees supervisors and production staff while ensuring work flows efficiently from press through finishing and mail preparation. The Senior Production Manager plays a critical leadership role in maintaining operational efficiency, meeting client mail dates, and developing a high-performing production team. The position collaborates closely with our Scheduling department, which leads daily production meetings and sets production priorities across the operation.

Requirements

7+ years of production leadership experience in digital print, direct mail, or commercial print manufacturing
Experience managing finishing operations including cutting, folding, and mail preparation
Experience supervising production teams
Strong leadership and communication
Production workflow management
Mechanical troubleshooting aptitude
Scheduling coordination and operational planning
Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice To Haves

Canon ProStream or high-speed inkjet production environments
Canon sheetfed digital press workflows
MBO finishing equipment
Direct mail production and postal preparation

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of finishing and production departments supporting digital print workflows.
Execute production schedules established by the Scheduling team.
Attend daily production meetings led by Scheduling to review workload priorities and coordinate cross-department workflow.
Ensure efficient production flow from Canon ProStream and sheetfed presses through finishing and mail preparation.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce downtime.
Oversee finishing operations including cutting, folding, inserting, and mail preparation.
Manage production across multiple MBO folding lines and finishing equipment.
Ensure proper job setup, changeovers, and workflow coordination between print and finishing departments.
Supervise supervisors, production leads, and finishing staff.
Recruit, train, and develop production personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce company policies.
Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ensure all jobs meet quality standards and client specifications.
Work closely with quality control and workflow teams to maintain production accuracy.
Review completed work to confirm proper finishing and mailing preparation.
Ensure finishing equipment is maintained and operating to manufacturer specifications.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment repairs when necessary.
Monitor machine utilization and production efficiency.
Monitor key production metrics including: throughput on-time job completion labor efficiency waste and rework
Collaborate with leadership to improve operational performance and support company growth.