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Miller Zell · 1 day ago

Print Production Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Miller Zell is seeking a Print Production Manager to coordinate the manufacturing of project-related graphic items primarily for Walmart. The role involves managing costs, purchasing, and ensuring quality control throughout the print production process while maintaining client relationships.

Retail

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Work closely with Walmart POS, Creative, and Project Management groups to purchase and coordinate the manufacturing of project-related graphic items with Miller Zell manufacturing facilities

Responsible for costing and purchasing, using approved Miller Zell practices and standards to ensure the cost-effective production of items required for each client/project

Have direct client contact weekly and be responsible for expanding the ongoing relationships

Request or create estimates as needed, prepare production work orders (via ePace & lift MIS), communicate deadlines and project deliverables, and monitor production quality and timely execution of print projects

Work with production supervisors and staff to resolve any production issues that arise during a project

Work with account managers, graphic designers, Graphic Center production staff, and vendors to determine the print substrates and production method that is best fit for the design intent and final use for each project

Attend and/or assist with press checks when needed

Monitor costs and continually strive for cost reduction and increased profit margins

Prepare and issue purchase orders, work orders, and change orders

Ensure consistency and quality control through the print production process and manage projects so delivered orders are within budget and on time

Assist in the coordination of logistics issues, packaging, and shipping of products/projects at vendors and MZ warehouses

Negotiate and obtain quotes from vendors, prepare cost estimates, issue purchase orders

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with print vendors

Responsible for weekly communication with clients and expanding the relationship

Generate client billings and work with finance on open AR

Provide tracking information as needed per client