Post-Press Op V Transit

Circle Graphics is the world’s foremost producer of grand and large-format digital graphics. We are an industry leader in creating innovative products for outdoor advertising, business signage, wall decor, art reproduction, and the professional photography and art communities.

Our combined 407,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities across the United States house over 88 grand and large format digital printers, custom automated finishing equipment, and coating capabilities to produce printed recyclable materials up to 16 ft. wide. Our prepress department processes more than 20,000 files per day with the aid of proprietary software automation tools. We operate around-the-clock, 7 days a week to deliver extraordinary customer service, and print over 431 million square feet of material annually. We specialize in industry leading innovations accompanied by World Class service.

Job Description Overview: Production Post Press Lead

The Production Post Press Lead has the primary responsibility to maintain and prioritize the production schedule throughout all stages of production. This position is responsible for safety, quality, staff organization, process documentation and throughput.  The shift lead is also required to assist in labor tasks to ensure products ship in a timely manner while following directions given by the Production Manager

General Labor – 70%

• At the direction of the Production Manager; complete all duties as assigned
• Maintain focus on safety, ensuring self and other team members are following safety policies and adhering to PPE standards
• Ensure all products are being produced to a high level of quality.
• Be working at all times, either performing duties to complete orders or maintaining housekeeping/5S
• Communicate all concerns, issues or observations related to safety, quality or continuous improvement
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and best practices.
• Submit and manage ideas for improvements in processes geared towards lean manufacturing.
• Appropriately manage timecard and schedule
• Maximize efficiency and utilize “Print Queue Manager” and “CGOM” to ensure orders are processed and in the correct phase of production throughout the day
• Correspond with account managers via email to ensure any abrupt changes that are made throughout the day are handled accordingly
• Inspect and ensure all products meet Circle Graphics quality demands
• Train others and/or perform all positions

Continuous Improvement: 20% of position responsibility

•    Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Production Manager on all improvement initiatives

•    Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Production Manager on all cost savings initiatives

•    Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively

Equipment Troubleshooting – 10%

• Conduct basic troubleshooting of production equipment
• Work with maintenance technicians on appropriate repairs of all equipment
• Ensure basic maintenance and cleanliness of all production equipment and space
• Communicate machine downtime to the production manager and assist with the repair as needed
• Work to maintain printers in one pass as frequently as possible

Additional Task and Responsibilities:

•    Other duties and special projects as assigned

•    Work directly with Production Manager/VP of Operations on projects as needed/assigned

•    Identify areas the department can improve and plan and implement new programs and processes to help facilitate this change

Skills, Intellectual Demands and Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

•    Must have 4 years in Print Production or Manufacturing

•    Must be able to perform all duties effectively and proficiently

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

•    Effective written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally

•    Excellent grammar and proofing skills

•    Quick learner

•    Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and willingness to assume greater responsibility

•    Proven ability to act independently, exercise judgment and influence people to take appropriate actions.

•    Ability to “multi-task” while also reassessing priorities on a continual basis

•    Excellent attention to detail and follow through with communication and a sense of urgency for deadlines

•    Computer skills, including MS Windows Office Suite and Outlook

•    Ability to learn company customized software

•    Computer graphics or design background helpful

•    Must be largely self-reliant and self-starting

•    Fit for doing laborious work for 12 hour shifts

•    Willing to work on a rotating shift, for long hours and overtime as necessary

•    Willing to learn and put in their best efforts for production

•    Quality minded

•    Safety focused

•    Team player

•    Capable to working in demanding situations when required

•    Able to lift and carry up to 49lbs unassisted and 50 lbs. with an assist

•    Must be able to communicate effectively in English

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:

•    Must understand vague and implicit instructions, and react favorably in all work situations

•    Must be approachable and responsive to a variety of people and issues

•    Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people

•    Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure

•    Must have a long attention span in order to listen to people, perceive the real problems and bring issues to a successful conclusion

•    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers or other departments

•    Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages, and apply concepts of basic algebra

•    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists