Hopkins-Elgin is a fast-paced, mid-sized Large Format printing company headquartered in Elgin, IL. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and technology, from pre-press through printing and finishing, we utilize technologies that streamline processes, saving our clients time and money. We offer resources and solutions that make sense and ensure a brilliant final product.

Ready to lead a dynamic team and make a tangible impact on high-quality print production? We're looking for a skilled Large Format Print Manager to oversee the pressroom and plant operations, ensuring top-tier results every time. If you have a passion for quality, leadership, and innovation in the print industry, this is your chance to step into a pivotal role and drive success from start to finish. Apply today to shape the future of large format printing!

Summary: The Large Format Print Manager supervises and coordinates the activities and results of the pressroom and plant operations in producing quality printed products.

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday-Thursday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 7:00 AM - 4:00 AM, or similar. Training may occur at other times. This is an on-site position requiring the employee to be present physically.

Salary Range: $75,000 - 95,000 annually.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

At this time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for your understanding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinates daily shift production and overtime schedules optimizing staffing levels and equipment availability.
• Monitors and reports on production levels, production schedule and inventories to Plant Manager.
• Helps to resolve operational, production and maintenance issues to ensure optimal production levels.
• Assists the Plant Manager in maintaining a safety culture that exceeds company requirements in accident and injury prevention frequency rates while maintaining compliance and reporting standards.
• Ensures that all employees are aware of and comply with OSHA regulations and ISO requirements.
• Maintains a regular presence on the production floor.
• Supervise and assist employees whilst directing tasks.
• Ensure correct utilization of equipment, assets, and resources.
• Support the Plant Manager in implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures uniformly and fairly.
• Ensure that all employees know and understand company and customer quality requirements and production standards.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and orders and makes quality decisions to maintain production/quality standards.
• Liaise with internal departments to assist in resolving customer service/quality issues and customer escalations.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workstations are in good working order and is free of safety hazards.
• Report all workplace hazards to management immediately.
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Report all work related injuries, illnesses, and/or near misses to management immediately.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Provide thorough training to employees including but not limited to new hires, transfers, and newly promoted employees as needed.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, such as keeping floors swept and absent of debris that may be a work hazard.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s).
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Attend all department/company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years previous progressive experience of supervising, motivating and leading employees in a print, large format, or packaging manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) year previous experience in digital print
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency; or equivalent combination of education and experience

What we offer:

Health and Life Insurance-

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 4over pays 100% of the employee's premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to $500,000
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full-time employment

401(k) Retirement Plan

• New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
• Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
• Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
• Immediate Vesting

Holidays and PTO

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service

Hopkins-Elgin is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.