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LAYIQ - Director of Press Operations at Social Influence LLC

Supervise employees involved in printing and prepress operations
Oversee daily press operations to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and productivity
Monitor product quality while jobs are running on all presses
Inspect and approve mounter proofs, press setups, slitter setups, and ink room color proofs
Read and interpret work orders, job specifications, artwork, print masters, product samples, and customer requirements
Observe and evaluate equipment settings, conditions, and press performance
Operate testing and analyzing equipment to measure dimensions, review samples, and complete quality checks
Record quality check results on QC logs and required documentation
Assist operators and team members with troubleshooting quality, output, and production issues
Monitor equipment condition and performance
Perform minor maintenance when needed or initiate maintenance requests
Review production documents for accuracy, including daily production logs, accumulation sheets, work orders, and quality assurance logs
Input production data into computer systems for tracking production time, output, scrap, equipment issues, and processing problems
Check and approve timesheets for subordinate employees
Perform quality checks on incoming anilox rollers, fountain rollers, and plate cylinders
Receive employee call ins, document absences, and arrange coverage when needed
Ensure employees are at assigned workstations and ready to begin work at the start of shift
Support scheduling and work assignments as needed
Enforce company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements
Perform all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise employees within the Press Department
Train employees and support job progression within the department
Plan, assign, and direct work
Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback
Address complaints and help resolve employee or production issues
Support accountability, performance goals, and department expectations
Enforce all current company policies and procedures
Assist scheduling and sales as needed with assigning and directing work
Press Operations Responsibilities
Review job orders, print masters, mounter proofs, samples, and production specifications
Determine setup plans and direct press crew members during setup
Support setup duties including cleaning print stations, confirming correct ink colors and viscosities, and obtaining materials and supplies
Install plate sleeves, anilox sleeves, and intermediate mandrels as needed
Set impressions on printing plates and adjust color to color register
Inspect initial setup samples for color, register, impression, location, and overall print quality
Make final adjustments and document required quality checks
Inspect samples from each roll and troubleshoot quality or production problems
Adjust press settings to support maximum output, quality, and safety
Monitor and calculate production information
Audit required paperwork, including production sheets, accumulation sheets, and job orders
Perform preventive maintenance
Check and approve color matches, mounter proofs, slitter setups, folder setups, and other press setups
Required Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of press department equipment, functions, procedures, and production requirements
4 year college degree preferred, or minimum of 7 years of experience as a press operator or press manager
Strong understanding of printing, prepress, OPV, and lamination processes
Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and company policies
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, employees, and other departments
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to solve practical production problems and make sound decisions with limited standardization
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule based instructions
Ability to understand and operate production and testing equipment related to the department
Must complete all required company and regulatory training
Skills and Competencies
Strong pressroom leadership
Strong quality control mindset
Strong troubleshooting ability
Strong mechanical and production understanding
Ability to lead teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Ability to monitor production performance and correct issues quickly
Strong communication and follow through
Ability to enforce safety, quality, and production standards
Ability to support operators and crew members as needed
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours
Ability to walk, reach, handle materials, talk, and hear throughout the shift
Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs
Ability to lift more than 50 lbs with assistance or proper equipment
Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Work Environment
Manufacturing environment with moving mechanical parts
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles may occur
Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme heat, high places, or risk of electrical shock may occur
Noise level may be loud
Temperature may vary based on seasonal conditions
Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Safety and Hazmat Responsibilities
Follow all safety and environmental rules and procedures
Enforce safety and environmental requirements with department employees
Support response to incidental releases of hazardous substances when properly trained
Coordinate communication with supervision and management when incidents occur
Understand labels and identify hazardous substances in the work area
Participate in required OSHA HazCom, EPA hazardous waste, DOT hazmat handling, spill response, evacuation, and flammable liquid fire safety training
Support employee health, safety, and environmental compliance within the department
Schedule Requirements
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts as needed
Must be able to work 7 days a week depending on production schedules and customer demand
Overtime may be required based on business needs

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