Graphics Operations Manager

About This Role

SEG Systems, a leading manufacturer and distributor of lightboxes, graphics and retail solutions, is seeking a Graphic Operations Manager for our Charlotte, NC facility. The right candidate will have strong leadership skills, problem solving abilities, experience with large\-format digital printing, digital file management, graphics finishing techniques, lean manufacturing practices and organization skills. We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates seeking long\-term employment that will mature and develop with our business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to further their career in the tradeshow, events, or graphics industry.

Daily/General Tasks

· Complete management responsibility of the Graphics Department \& maintains a high\-level of quality and service by:

o Works with each functional Manager to insure internal and external deadlines are being met for customers.

o Works to reduce waste through process improvements reduce material waste.

o Staff must produce high quality products (color output, material, print \& finishing quality).

· Develop high\-level maintenance plans and SOP for all print, finishing \& sewing equipment.

· Analyzes quality issue reports \& identifies areas for improvement in the department.

Strategic Planning/Improvements

· Deploy and enhance lean management tools and process.

· Stays up to update on all large\-format digital graphics technologies.

· Identify possible opportunities for improvement in the department.

· Works with functional Managers to create efficiencies and production workflows to accommodate a fast\-paced, growing workload.

· Build strategic roadmap for capacity and capability within our business.

· Works with Product Development to test materials and create new product solutions.

· Research cutting\-edge Graphics equipment with enterprise VP of Graphic Operations.

Team Development \& Staffing

· Responsible for hiring \& training new employees.

· Responsible for performance reviews, developing employees and offering career advancement opportunities as they are available.

· Responsible for providing mentorship and guidance to functional Managers within the department.

Minimum Requirements

· Experience with large\-format printer equipment and a solid knowledge of UV printing processes, heat press \& dye\-sublimation printing

· Experience with color management \& color profiling, G7 experience a plus

· Experience with the following programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, RIP software such as Caldera, Ergosoft, Fiery and pre\-production software such as T\-flow.

· Management experience with a medium to large sized team (80\+ people)

· Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment

· Lean Manufacturing experience a plus

· College BA degree in Graphic Arts, Print Production or Business Management

Reporting

· Reports to VP Operations

Pay: $90,000\.00 \- $110,000\.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person