Lead Printer

The Lead Printer is responsible for setting up, operating, and overseeing semi-automatic press operations while ensuring exceptional print quality, productivity, and efficiency. This role provides leadership and direction to press operators, supports training and development, and helps maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on printing professional with strong leadership skills, excellent color judgment, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Press Setup & Production Operations
• Print Quality Control & Inspection
• Team Leadership & Operator Support
• Production Efficiency & Workflow Management
• Safety, SOP & 6S Compliance
• Training & Team Development

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of printing or related production experience.
• Experience setting up and operating printing equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of print quality standards, color matching, registration, and job specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and production instructions.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred

• 5-7+ years of printing industry experience.
• Previous leadership, lead operator, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in screen printing, digital printing, or large-format printing environments.
• Strong knowledge of production workflows, quality control processes, and equipment setup optimization.
• Experience training and onboarding production team members.

READY TO APPLY?

If you're a skilled print professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work, leading by example, and helping teams achieve their best performance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help lead KDM's print production team in delivering innovative retail displays and marketing 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.