Digital Lead 2nd Shift

KDM
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
    Today

    Job Description

    KDM Values Employees Who:
    • Strengthen our culture • Support our customers • Help us grow • Show up, step up, and make a difference every day
    Your Experience Pays OFF at KDM • Earn up to $2500 in Stay Bonuses

    The Digital Lead - 2nd Shift is responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting large-format digital printing equipment to produce high-quality signs, decals, banners, graphics, and other printed materials. This hands-on leadership role serves as a technical resource for the digital print team, helping ensure production goals, quality standards, and deadlines are consistently met. The Digital Lead monitors print quality, performs color management and color correction, assists with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and supports workflow efficiency throughout the production process. This position also provides guidance, training, and support to operators while promoting safe work practices and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has extensive experience operating large-format digital presses such as Inca Onset, EFI VUTEk, or similar equipment, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment. Experience in POP displays, retail graphics, signage, or wide-format print production is highly preferred. This is a 2nd Shift position working 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

    Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Full-Time, On-Site)

    Compensation: Starting at $26.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and expertise.

    STAY BONUS:
    Front Office, Wearhouse and Production Total Bonus of $1000
    General Operators & Maintenance Technicians Total Bonus of $1500
    Specialized Operators Total Bonus $2500

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Digital Print Production & Equipment Operations
    • Pre-Press Approvals & Color Management
    • Workflow Planning & Production Scheduling
    • Team Leadership & Employee Development
    • Safety, Quality & Process Compliance
    • Administrative & Performance Management

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High School Diploma or GED; technical training is a plus.
    • Ability to set up, operate, maintain, and adjust digital printing equipment to meet quality and productivity standards.
    • 3-5 years of experience operating large-format digital printing equipment, such as Inca Onset, EFI VUTEk, or similar digital presses.
    • Strong color management and color correction abilities.
    • Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to print quality, production equipment, and digital files.
    • Basic math and measurement skills.
    • Ability to read and interpret work orders, production specifications, and customer requirements.
    • Ability to work independently while assisting, training, and supporting other operators as needed.
    • Ability to safely lift, load, and unload materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality standards and meeting production deadlines.
    • Must be able to work 2nd Shift hours (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM).

    Preferred

    • 5+ years of experience in a digital print, manufacturing, or production environment.
    • Previous Lead Operator, Trainer, or team lead experience.
    • Experience training and mentoring digital press operators.
    • Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and equipment optimization.
    • Experience with quality control processes, color matching, and production documentation.
    • Forklift certification or experience.
    • Experience in POP displays, retail graphics, signage, or wide-format print production.
    WHY JOIN KDM?
    KDM is a full-service print and point-of-purchase (POP) display company, partnering with brands and retailers to design, produce, and deliver custom in-store marketing solutions. From concept through production and fulfillment, we help our clients bring their brands to life at retail.
    • Competitive hourly compensation with overtime opportunities.
    • Stable, growing manufacturing company serving nationally recognized brands.
    • Modern production environment with a variety of print and finishing technologies.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
    • Team-oriented culture focused on quality, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
    • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

    READY TO APPLY?

    If you're a driven print professional who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys solving production challenges, and takes pride in delivering exceptional quality, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help lead KDM's 2nd Shift Digital Team in producing innovative retail graphics and POP Solutions for some of the Nation's Leading Brands!                             

    KDM is an equal opportunity employer.
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCincinnati, Ohio
    Websitehttps://www.kdmpop.com/about-us/careers/

    Skills

    • Administrative Managementunmatched
    • Adobe Illustratorunmatched
    • Adobe InDesignunmatched
    • Adobe Photoshopunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Color Managementunmatched
    • Consumer Brandingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Graphicsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Marketing Softwareunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • POP (Post Office Protocol)unmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Printingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Specificationsunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Quality Monitoringunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Staff Developmentunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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