Job Description - Print Production Manager (260009C)
Job Description
Print Production Manager - (260009C)
Description
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.
Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world-from the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we''re the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Print Production Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution, process control, quality discipline, scheduling adherence, material coordination, and continuous improvement of the print production operation. This role provides dedicated leadership in the print room to ensure production targets are achieved without compromising quality, customer commitments, or process standards. The position requires hands-on knowledge of the print production industry, including digital print equipment, media/laminate handling, color and sample verification, environmental/process controls, finishing handoffs, and the operational discipline required to run a reliable, high-output print production environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
- Lead and manage print production operations by overseeing daily and weekly schedules, balancing capacity, staffing, material availability, and customer commitments to ensure on-time delivery and efficient workflow execution.
- Drive operational excellence and process control through floor-level leadership, adherence to standard work, quality checkpoints, visual management practices, and performance metrics that improve throughput, uptime, predictability, and overall production effectiveness.
- Ensure quality, compliance, and material readiness by maintaining rigorous inspection standards, coordinating production materials and consumables, identifying defects early, and implementing corrective actions to prevent disruptions and nonconforming product.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate performance results by partnering with Operations, Planning, Quality, Customer Service, and Product teams to align priorities, manage risks, resolve constraints, and provide reporting on production performance, delivery commitments, and improvement initiatives.
- Develop people and foster continuous improvement by leading staffing, training, coaching, and skill development efforts while identifying process gaps, equipment constraints, and workflow inefficiencies to drive sustainable improvements in quality, productivity, and cost performance
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)
- Bachelor''s degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Print Production, Graphic Communications, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in print production, digital printing, manufacturing operations, or a related production environment.
- Strong knowledge of print production processes, equipment, quality standards, material handling, finishing operations, and production workflow management, with demonstrated experience managing schedules, capacity, labor planning, and material readiness in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to leverage production metrics, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and visual management tools to improve quality, throughput, uptime, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
- Strong ability to interpret technical and production documentation, lead and develop teams, communicate effectively across functions, and drive problem-solving, accountability, and collaboration in a manufacturing environment.
COMPETENCIES:
- Leads, motivates, and empowers teams to achieve organizational goals by fostering accountability, collaboration, engagement, and an inclusive work environment while effectively managing through change.
- Applies critical thinking, sound judgment, and a long-term perspective to evaluate challenges, identify solutions, make informed decisions, and execute operational and business priorities.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to internal and external customer satisfaction while delivering high-quality results, maintaining operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement.
- Effectively manages competing priorities, performs well under pressure, identifies and resolves complex issues, and adapts to changing business needs and production demands.
- Consistently models Construction Specialties'' core values of People First, Integrity, Solutions Driven, and Agility in all interactions and business decisions.
- Communication: Effectively and appropriately interacts with others to build relationships, influence others, and facilitate the sharing of ideas and information. Uses tact and diplomacy to navigate difficult
situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly supervise print production employees.
- Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities.
- Conduct performance evaluations and performance management activities.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning.
- Promote safety, quality, and accountability standards.
- Build team capability through cross-training and succession planning.
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Primary Location
: US-GA-Fort Valley
Operations
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Employee Type: Full-Time Regular