Print Operations Manager at Pic the Gift

Olivette, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Color Management, Print Quality Management, Printer Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Lean Principles, Process Standardization, Team Building, Coaching, Data Analysis, Production Dashboards, Excel, Google Sheets, Vendor Management, Sublimation Production, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: Pic The Gift LLC - Saint Louis, MO 63132 Print Operations Manager Location: Wentzville, MO – On-site (overseeing two production facilities within driving distance) Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt) Reports To: COO Industry: Print-on-Demand (POD) Sublimation – Personalized Gifts & Home Décor About the Role We are a rapidly scaling leader in customized sublimation gifts (mugs, tumblers, blankets, apparel, ornaments, etc.). To support explosive growth and maintain best-in-class quality and on-time fulfillment, we are creating a new Print Operations Manager position responsible for all digital printing and sublimation transfer production across our two facilities. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role. You will own print quality, color consistency, printer uptime, workflow standardization, and team performance across both sites. You will standardize best practices, drive continuous improvement, and scale print capacity while building a strong, engaged print production team. Key Responsibilities Provide direct leadership for 4-10 team members across two facilities. Ensure identical print quality, color standards, and output consistency between both locations. Own all aspects of color management: ICC profiling, linearization, daily color calibration, spectrophotometer use, and RIP software settings. Develop and enforce standardized SOPs for printer operation, daily/weekly maintenance, ink systems, substrate handling, and quality checks. Partner with the Maintenance Manager to maximize printer uptime and implement preventative maintenance schedules for the entire print network. Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives Plan and execute print capacity expansion, new equipment installation, and cross-training programs. Establish and track KPIs. Recruit, train, coach, and develop print supervisors and high-potential operators; build succession plans. Collaborate with customer service, and inventory teams to resolve quality issues and meet aggressive daily ship deadlines. Manage print-related consumables budget and vendor relationships Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital printing or sublimation production 3+ years managing multiple shifts or multiple locations with proven ability to align teams around common standards. Deep expertise in color management and print quality management (G7 certification or equivalent experience a major plus). Hands-on knowledge of printer maintenance and troubleshooting Demonstrated success implementing Lean principles and process standardization in a high-SKU, high-volume environment. Strong team-building and coaching skills; experience growing operators into leads and supervisors. Data-driven: comfortable with production dashboards, Excel/Google Sheets analysis, and presenting metrics to senior leadership. Ability to travel regularly between the two facilities Preferred Skills & Attributes Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher Familiarity with automation Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable Calm under pressure; thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven e-commerce fulfillment environment Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Annual performance bonus Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off + paid holidays If you live and breathe print quality, love building strong teams, and get excited about standardizing and scaling high-volume digital print operations, this is your role. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

The Print Operations Manager will lead print quality, color consistency, and team performance across two facilities. This role involves standardizing best practices and driving continuous improvement in print operations.