Print Services Manager

Company Introduction If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team! Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing employee-owned grocery retailer located in the Midwest. Our grocery store formats include Coborn's, Cash Wise, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, and Sullivan's Foods and we offer unique online grocery home delivery services through our CobornsDelivers and Cash Wise Delivers locations. Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor and Captain Jack's brands. Additionally, our fuel and convenience division, pharmacy, in-house grocery warehouse and distribution center, in-house Central Bakery, in-house Fresh Foods Commissary, and Tops Cleaners are significant assets to our operations. We also have a handful of other retail entities in the markets where the fit is right: Little Dukes, Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, and Erbert and Gerbert's. Overview As the Print Services Manager you will oversee all the production within Coborns Inc. From signage production to printing for the company's retail stores, marketing, merchandising and other business areas, you will be the expert in all materials and printing equipment. You will use your creative abilities to ensure that print projects meet the specifications for the business while adhering to deadlines and budget. Though you will be working with print materials and machinery, you will support the organization by providing remarkable guest service, ensuring the timely completion of projects to meet deadlines, maintaining high quality standards, optimizing print processes to maximize efficiency, budget, delivery logistics and equipment maintenance. If you enjoy working with others and leading team, you will have the opportunity to guide and mentor a team of print services professionals, manage vendor partnerships and maintain high quality guest service both internally and externally! Additionally, you will: Manage all aspects of the print services department to ensure high quality work is produced and performed from preprinting to finishing, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications. Coordinate, prioritize, adjust, and direct all jobs based on deadlines while adhering to production schedules, project specifications, equipment availability and established ship dates. Collaborate and cooperate with internal stakeholders to understand the project requirements, expectations and timelines. Manage relationships with external vendors for various production projects when outsourcing may be considered or required. Troubleshoot technical issues related to printing equipment, collaborating with maintenance technicians for repairs and maintenance as needed. Research, recommend and integrate new technology platforms for Print Services. Monitor inventory levels of printing supplies and equipment, ordering replacements as needed to maintain uninterrupted workflow. Develop a culture of recognition, accountability, coaching for talent development, and urgency. Partner with the Director of Marketing and Human Resources to hire, develop and retain top talent, as well as address employee relations issues. They will train, coach and mentor on how to engage the team and drive quality product through executional excellence and a high level of productivity. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in business or graphic arts, preferred. Five to seven years of progressive prior management of offset and digital print technologies, preferably in an in-plant print and bindery operation. Or, Associates Degree with ten or more years of progressive prior management in an in-plant print and bindery operation. Demonstrated background in variable data digital printing processes. Must be detail oriented, accurate and able to follow-through to exacting customer specifications. Advanced understanding of four-color printing processes and accurately discern colors. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet project deadlines. We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an What's In It For Me Our remarkable employees strive to inspire happiness, healthy living and simplicity one guest at a time. With a vibrant and fun work environment, ongoing opportunities for career growth, and generous benefit packages, Coborn's offers a bright future for all employee owners. We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees including: A 10% Employee Discount (for the employee and their immediate household) and if you work at a location with a coffee shop, you'll receive a discount there too! Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit! Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation) Paid Floating Holidays & 1 - time for hours worked on a company-recognized Holiday! Sunday Premium Pay - An extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays Paid Military Leave Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members live a life of wellbeing! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year. Tools, resources and opportunities for Career Growth & Development 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned. Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit! Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as Vision, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance! As a member of our team, you can also expect: Flexible scheduling - We understand that many of our employees are trying to juggle school, practice, family time, errands and personal hobbies, all with only about 16 hours of awake time in a day. Recognition - We celebrate a culture of recognition, encouraging employees to recognize and thank one another for remarkable behavior. We even have an app for that! Growth Opportunities - We're always looking for motivated, high-potential employees who want to be part of our next generation of leaders! There are opportunities to grow within our company to positions you may not yet even know exist. Coborn's, Inc. offers a variety of development programs for employees who want to grow their careers with us. Our culture celebrates employee ideas and encourages creative innovations. We're growing, learning, and overflowing with energy. In a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company. We invite you to join us in carrying out our vision to "Be Remarkable!" Apply today! EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.