Print Center Lead / Production Specialist
Pay: $18.00 $20.00/hour
Location: Atlanta, GA
Schedule: Standard hours are 9:00 AM 6:00 PM. Flexibility is required as operations support business hours from 7:00 AM 6:00 PM.
Duration: Temp-to-Hire
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Print Center Lead / Production Specialist to support the daily operations of a high-volume retail print center. This role combines hands-on print production with team leadership, assisting the Senior Site Manager in overseeing a team of four employees while ensuring exceptional quality, productivity, and customer service.
This position is ideal for candidates with commercial or retail print shop experience who thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and manage high-volume print production equipment.
- Produce and finish print jobs, including wide-format printing and lamination.
- Create, edit, and prepare print-ready files and graphics.
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Assist with workflow coordination and daily print center operations.
- Support training, coaching, and leadership of production staff.
- Manage multiple projects while meeting production deadlines.
- Maintain an organized, efficient, and customer-focused work environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of print production or related experience.
- Previous retail or commercial print shop experience.
- Experience operating advanced production printing equipment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience working with multiple file formats (PDF, JPEG, PNG, etc.).
- Ability to create, edit, and prepare print-ready documents.
- Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and multitasking skills.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or training experience preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Preferred Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Fiery print server experience
- Wide-format printing
- Lamination and finishing
- High-volume print production
- Production workflow management
- Dress Code: Business Casual. Polo or collared shirt required. No jeans Monday Thursday. Clean, non-ripped jeans are permitted on Fridays.
- Parking: Free onsite parking available.
This is an excellent opportunity for a print production professional looking to grow into a leadership role with a company offering long-term potential.
Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.