Orbus Inc is hiring: ORBUS - GRAPHICS MANAGER in North Las Vegas

Orbus® specializes in the design, production, and wholesale trade only distribution of exhibit and display products, graphics, and solutions. Orbus combines innovative technology with artistry and craftsmanship to provide its distribution network with an unrivaled spectrum of supply, support, and service. Orbus has facilities in the suburbs of Chicago as well as Las Vegas and is part of the Orbus Visual Communications® Group of brands.

Orbus Visual Communications® Group is committed to the highest level of quality which is illustrated by our many awards, accolated and certificates. We are the leading innovator of impactful visual solutions with facilities located across North America.

We have an exciting opportunity for a GRAPHICS MANAGER at our North Las Vegas, NV facility.

Responsibilities:

• Complete management responsibility for the following departments: Art Services, Printing, Cutting, Finishing, and Sewing with emphasis on Printing and Cutting.
  1. Hold print and cutting operators & supervisors accountable for printer/cutter maintenance and cleanliness of machine/workspace.
  2. Work to reduce material waste.
  3. Operators must produce high quality prints (correct color output, material, size, print quality, etc).
  4. Operators must keep jobs on track & hit deadlines for finishing and other departments.
• Creates maintenance plans and SOP for all printing & cutting equipment.
• Maintain production schedule & plan work accordingly for each shift.
• Work in conjunction with Art Services team, Sewing Managers & Production Manager to make sure all jobs stay on track.
• Daily involvement in Graphics Production Meetings.
• Analyzes reprint reports & areas for improvement in the department.
• Understands sales budget, responsible for maintaining profit margins that you have control over and reporting to upper management on status.
• Maintaining a safe, professional work environment that is 5S.
• Ensures we retain ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 9001 Quality certification by working with ISO management team.
• Scheduling and performing PM for equipment.
• Maintains proper inventory levels for Printing materials, inks, supplies and equipment.
• Graphic Inventory Cycle Counts are completed accurately with minimal recounts/errors.

Strategic Planning/Improvements:

• Creates and/or implements all new Art Services, Printing, Cutting, Finishing and Sewing procedures & policies in the departments.
• Create efficiencies and production workflows to accommodate a fast paced, growing workload.
• Identify possible trends or areas for improvement in the Graphic department.
• Reviews industry trends and recommends new equipment for improvements to current process, creating CapX when needed.
• Works with team on Continual Improvement, implements Orbus Ideas, Poka-Yoke and Enhancements.

Team Development & Staffing:

• Responsible for hiring and training of new employees.
• Responsible for performance reviews, developing employees and offering career advancement opportunities as they are available.
• Responsible for training team on new products or procedures & communicating any changes to the staff.
• Responsible for coaching, training and disciplining with documented training forms, verbal and written write ups, suspension and if needed termination with proper communication with HR.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with large-format printer equipment and a solid knowledge of UV printing processes, heat press & dye-sublimation printing.
• Solid knowledge with color management & color profiling.
• Solid knowledge of the following programs; RIP software, Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office.
• Management experience with a small to medium sized team (5-20 people)
• Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
• College BA degree in Graphic Arts, Print Production or similar.

We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates seeking long-term employment that will mature and develop with our business and who want to be rewarded for their positive contribution.

We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a company-matched 401(k), paid-time-off and more!