PRINT SHOP MANAGER

SUMMARY:

The Print Shop Manager is responsible for the daily management and operations of a print shop. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides general supervision of subordinate employees by prioritizing work assignments, establishing deadlines, providing general instructions, and reviewing the work performed.

Manages all operation areas in the print shop on a daily basis, plans and directs subordinates with printing and copying functions.

Assists with trouble shooting on print shop equipment failure and contacts manufactures in reference to equipment failure.

Plans and manages the print shop activities budget and develops goals and objectives for the shop.

Consults with customers, monitors work in progress, and ensures that quality controls are in place and maintained.

Prepares bid specifications for printing and manages purchasing activities for the print shop.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of the equipment, supplies, processes, and skills involved in the printing of text. Knowledge of cost of procedures involved in controlling a cost recovery operation. Knowledge of work flow analysis and job structuring theories and technique. Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices. Ability to organize the work activities of subordinate employees. Ability to conduct quality examinations of work products and scheduled output. Ability to follow oral and written directions and specifications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor