Print Technology Specialist- Manager Level

Description

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a Print Technology Specialist- Manager Level in our Beltsville factory

Job Overview

Position Summary

The Digital Press Operations Manager serves as a key leader in our print production facility, managing relationships with major print technology providers (Canon, Ricoh, HP) and ensuring our digital press operations run efficiently and effectively. This position oversees press uptime, quality standards, output rates, and the integration of new printing technologies to maintain our industry-leading service levels.

You will act as a strategic partner between operations, engineering, and external vendors—focusing on production reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical knowledge, team leadership, and process optimization skills within a digital print environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage overall uptime, throughput, and output quality for digital press      operations.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendor support/escalations with Canon, Ricoh, HP, and      others.
• Lead maintenance planning, equipment optimization, and consumables lifecycle tracking.
• Conduct performance analysis and report KPIs (uptime, quality, output, waste reduction).
• Collaborate with engineering and production leadership on short- and long-term strategies.
• Participate in daily production meetings to address issues and ensure delivery schedules.
• Research and recommend future print technologies aligned with operational goals.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices (standard work, 5S, continuous improvement).
• Oversee a team of  subject matter experts (SMEs), ensuring effective performance management,      coaching, and training.
• Support capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and vendor evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety protocols.
• Host and support external customer visits as needed.

Benefits

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

Culture

At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client’s satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out, https://vimeo.com/761869694/1b7b9d7dbf

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in digital print production or manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong data analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Print Technology, or related field.
• Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience with high-volume digital print equipment.
• OSHA or Safety Management training/certification.

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of production KPIs: uptime, quality, delivery performance.
• Cost savings through process improvement and waste reduction.
• Team performance, training, and retention.
• Vendor responsiveness and relationship management.

District Photo Inc.

Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen’s leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.

Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.

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