Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Prepress Production Manager in Canada"

Position Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for production operations during assigned shifts within a Copy and Print production centre environment. Responsible for maximizing profitability and productivity in the production centre. Required to take an active role in ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Provides leadership, direction and coaching to hub associates regarding production activities. This includes providing essential functions to ensure a no-compromise approach to delivering orders when promised and configured as ordered. This associate will also have key holder responsibilities to open and close the production centre. Primary Responsibilities: • Accountable for the on-time delivery of jobs that are configured as ordered. • Supports a work environment that fosters team work and individual skills development. • Promotes a productive work environment through effective utilization of resources. • Provides direction and promotes uniform workflow processes throughout all work shifts and with all associates. • Responsible for variable cost controls such as waste and supplies expenses. • Recruits associates and oversees effective on-boarding processes. • Coordinates and manages effective supplies inventory processes to maximize capability and minimize costs. • Accountable for training and coaching associates in all aspects of copy production. • Partners with management to execute Performance Reviews in a timely manner, ensures action plans are in place and follows up on development of associates. • Partners with management to performance manage direct reports including documentation. • Addresses disciplinary issues and communicates with Hub Manager regarding these concerns. • Provides direction and promotes uniform workflow processes throughout all work shifts and with all associates. • Responsible for variable cost controls such as waste and supplies expenses. • Plan staffing requirements to meet turnaround requirements for copy and print jobs and maximize productivity. • Recruits associates and oversees effective on-boarding processes. • Coordinates and manages effective supplies inventory processes to maximize capability and minimize costs. • Accountable for training and coaching associates in all aspects of copy production. • Partners with management to execute Performance Reviews in a timely manner, ensures action plans are in place and follows up on development of associates. • Partners with management to performance manage direct reports including documentation. • Ensures the proper and accurate shipping and receiving of copy and print jobs to and from spoke stores. • Follows established processes to reconcile spoke order submissions, ensuring that the Hub is receiving its full revenue entitlement. • Models and ensures team properly secures company assets and physical inventory and follows all loss prevention and key control procedures. • Accountable to understand general company policies and provide guidance to staff as needed. • Ensures associates check and understand all sources of communication for information (white boards, bulletin boards, portal, etc). • Identifies and communicates suggestions for improvements in all areas of business. • Ensures the general cleanliness of workstations, lunchroom and washrooms according to company standards is maintained. • Promotes and maintains a safe working environment and follows all company protocols for safety and is required to report any unsafe working conditions to a manager. • As per policy, required to have personal parcels (bags, totes, backpacks, purses, etc.) checked by a manager prior to leaving the centre premises. As a key holder, this position is required to verify bag checks. Basic: • Demonstrated leadership ability. • Can engage appropriately and develop a team environment. • Reading lengthy and complex texts to extract and interpret information. • Writing technical and tailored texts. • Completes basic and complex mathematical calculations. • Listens and understands information, presents information in a clear manner, uses standard trade terms and work-related terminology. • Plans and organizes own activities. • Makes decisions using explicit guidelines and procedures. • Identifies and solves basic problems using readily available information. • Is computer literate with the ability to use a limited number of software program routines. • Capacity to work independently and seek out assistance as required. • Able to work a flexible schedule. Preferred: Experience: • 2-3 years experience in the graphic communication and printing industry with a specific background in print production with clear Supervisory experience. • Understands steps involved in the printing process. • Working knowledge of relevant Platforms; preflight and industry software, file specifications and standards, desktop publishing terminology, file naming conventions. • Basic colour theory (models and space), calibration procedures, colour profiles, colour gamut of devices, and colour management devices. • Knowledge of internal and external network environment, operating systems, file types and extensions, software and hardware components of a prepress operation, file transfer (FTP, HTTP) protocols. Education: • Successful completion of high school is preferred. Additional Information: • Conditions of the work environment are such that minor stress and physical discomfort may occur. • This position will be based in a production centre environment and will require extended periods of standing. • You will be exposed to moderately disagreeable levels of noise generated by the operation of production equipment. Staples is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Summary The Production Manager reports directly to the owner/General Manager and is responsible for the overall operations and production flow within a fully equipped modern manufacturing facility. Producing a wide range of commercial millwork this is a hands-on position working directly with the production shop employees and the design/engineering staff to ensure that all scheduled projects are completed on time, to agreed specifications, while remaining within budget. The incumbent will train and manage regular production staff and implement new methods to facilitate better production efficiencies. You will take day to day responsibility for the equipment and facility and ensure the organization achieves full utilization of the both the traditional and advanced digitally controlled machinery already in use. The Production Manager is responsible to measure, monitor and report on key performance expectations, focus on maintaining a safe work environment, and promote a strong team culture. Duties and Responsibilities Plan, schedule, organize, and direct day-to-day production operations for multiple projects in co-ordination with production staff, senior management and designers/engineers.Interpret drawings and blueprints to determine production and material/supplies requirements noting any machining, edge work or sequencing required, determine materials needed for casework and millwork to prepare purchase requisitions, negotiate purchases with external vendors, ensure supplies and materials are ordered and delivered according to schedule.Collaborate with the general manager and external stakeholders (such as site supervisors and customers) on project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm complete scope, resolve problems that arise and ensure deadlines are met. Act as a liaison between our production shop and outside stakeholders when required to do so.Monitor and provide guidance on current and potential production methods, equipment performance, and quality of products for continuous improvement. Provide input on the efficiency of production and allocation of department staff, formulate and implement manufacturing policies and develop programs to maintain and improve operations.Train, develop, manage and motivate employees in the production shop. Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations for production employees. Interpret company policies to employees and enforce safety requirements and regulations.Maintain production documentation in Excel spreadsheets, tracking labour and material costs per job and making adjustments as required to accurately support the estimating process in use by senior management.Perform other production and administrative duties, as required. Job Requirements Necessary Qualifications Proven experience of 5+ years in a leadership role within the cabinet or millwork industry.Prior experience as a journeyman cabinetmaker/millworker.Proficiency with CAD programs and Office software (AutoCAD, Excel and Word).Full ability to read, interpret and use architectural blueprints/drawings. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Capacity to schedule/run multiple projects, simultaneously, on time and on budget.Ability to pull apart drawings and technical specifications with a solid understanding of casework and millwork.Ability to supplement and/or modify AutoCAD drawings to coincide with individual part requirements.Knowledgeable in joinery methodologies/procedures used in millwork and cabinet construction.Working knowledge of various manufacturing machinery and tools.Knowledge of various materials used in the industry such as woods, metal, acrylic, glass etc.Ability to coordinate and work effectively in a team setting with all levels of employees and clients to achieve results.Good working knowledge of industry safety standards and injury prevention.Familiarity with technology best practices and preventative maintenance programs. Personal Capabilities Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.Self-motivated, organized, and able to time manage themselves and others.Strong analytical capabilities to support a daily problem-solving approach.Enthusiastic, positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a career-oriented position in a busy commercial millwork shop that is growing to meet existing customer needs and ongoing market demand. The centrally located shop is well established but looking to gain market share in specific kinds of projects within the commercial/retail millwork sector. to develop a strong team. If you have a proven track record and want to take on overall responsibility for a shop with strong potential for growth, we can offer you the challenge that suits your current career goals. We are looking for a proven performer and will compensate you appropriately based on your abilities and track record. This is a newly created position and currently vacant. Apply soon to be considered first. Interviews will be conducted in private and on site in the Fraser Valley area.