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Our client in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Print Technology Manager to join their team! 
 
This is an onsite/full-time/direct-hire position
Salary range based on experience: Up to $130K
 
 
The Print Technology Manager plays a pivotal role serving as the primary liaison between internal teams and external suppliers, including Canon, Ricoh, and HP. This role is essential for maintaining strong, dynamic relationships with key partners, ensuring that innovative solutions are consistently identified, reviewed, and integrated into production processes. By fostering open communication channels, the Print Technology Manager enables rapid response to any production disruptions, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational continuity.
 
As a technology leader within the Operations team, this role is responsible for ensuring stability, maximizing uptime, and optimizing productivity, focusing on output, quality, and cost-efficiency. Regular updates and strategic solutions will be provided across all key printing technologies, driving technological advancement and operational excellence.
 
Success in this role hinges on the ability to cultivate and grow customer relationships, proactively seeking opportunities for continuous engagement and strategic collaboration. The Print Technology Manager is a vital member of the Operations team, championing continuous improvement and working cohesively with all operational departments to achieve shared goals.
 
Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Overall uptime of the presses agreed by contract (uptime, downtime, and output)
• Maintaining the pre-agreed throughput per hour by the workflow planning team
• Monitoring and optimizing waste management processes to consistently maintain target percentage levels.
• Reviewing and maintaining planned maintenance schedules
• Point of contact for escalation between internal and external partners
• Weekly/Monthly/annual reviews of performance using their applications
• Driving statistics from the data supplied to the set standard
• Maintaining quality standards of output and consumables lifespans
• Support Operations & Engineering with strategic plans
• Research new and future technologies, making recommendations as appropriate
• Attend daily production meetings and update on any issues which could cause a delivery date to be missed
• Ensure that products meet specification and quality standards
• Ensure efficient use of manpower and machinery, minimize downtime and maximize machine run rates
• Make recommendations and implement for continuous improvement 
• Maintain a motivated workforce and develop employees to reach their full potential
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the company's Health & Safety Policies
• Work collaboratively with other Production Management Teams to ensure success across all the production lines
• Provide input and advice on capex decisions
• Responsible for performance management of the direct reports
• Conduct 1-2-1 and return-to-work interviews for direct reports
• Involvement in external customer visits when required and to make sure that visits run smoothly

 
Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Print Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in digital print technology, manufacturing engineering, equipment reliability, process engineering, or technical operations leadership, including responsibility for equipment uptime, troubleshooting, and process optimization
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Advanced analytical skills with demonstrated experience using production, equipment, and quality data to drive process improvements, improve uptime, and reduce waste
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies to improve equipment performance and production efficiency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

 
Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis and solving complex equipment, process, or production issues
• Experience working directly with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or technical service organizations to implement equipment improvements and resolve performance issues

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading capital equipment projects including equipment selection, installation, commissioning, validation, and performance optimization
• Experience managing equipment reliability programs, preventive maintenance strategies, and uptime performance metrics
• Experience with OEE, MTBF, MTTR, statistical process control, or other manufacturing engineering performance metrics

 
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

 
 
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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