Digital Print Manager
Position Summary
The Digital Press Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of digital print production, with a strong emphasis on HP digital press technology. This individual will oversee pressroom operations, production scheduling, quality, productivity, maintenance coordination, and team performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep HP Indigo or HP PageWide experience and a strong understanding of digital printing workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily operations of the digital press department, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.
- Operate and troubleshoot HP digital presses as needed, including HP Indigo and/or HP PageWide platforms.
- Develop and manage production schedules to maximize press utilization, throughput, and on-time delivery.
- Lead, train, coach, and develop digital press operators and production staff.
- Monitor print quality, color consistency, registration, and overall output to ensure customer specifications are met.
- Troubleshoot equipment, print quality, and workflow issues while coordinating with maintenance and external service technicians when necessary.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving uptime, increasing productivity, and optimizing workflow.
- Partner with Prepress, Planning, Customer Service, and Finishing departments to ensure smooth production flow.
- Monitor consumables, inks, substrates, and other production materials to minimize downtime and control costs.
- Ensure preventive maintenance procedures are completed and maintain a strong focus on equipment reliability.
- Track key performance metrics, including uptime, productivity, waste, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while enforcing company safety policies.
- Participate in capital equipment planning, technology upgrades, and implementation of new digital printing capabilities.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in digital printing, with significant hands-on experience operating or managing HP digital press equipment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a digital press, printing, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of HP Indigo and/or HP PageWide technology preferred.
- Experience with digital print workflows, color management, RIP/workflow systems, and variable data printing.
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving press performance, print quality, substrates, and production workflow.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Knowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, or manufacturing productivity principles is a plus.
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial printing, direct mail, packaging, labels, publishing, or high-volume transactional printing.
- Experience implementing automated digital workflows or workflow automation.
- Familiarity with HP PrintOS and other digital production management tools.
- Experience with color management, including G7 or other industry color standards.
- Technical or manufacturing-related degree is a plus but not required.
Key Skills
- HP Digital Press Operations
- HP Indigo / HP PageWide
- Digital Print Production
- Team Leadership & Development
- Production Scheduling
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Color Management & Quality Control
- Workflow Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
- Preventive Maintenance
- KPI & Productivity Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration