Offset Pressroom Manager

Orange County, California

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Our client, an established commercial printing company in Southern California, is seeking an experienced Pressroom Manager to lead its onsite sheetfed operation. You’ll oversee Heidelberg and Komori presses and a team of 10 press operators across two shifts.
 
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who knows offset printing, develops operators, and keeps quality and production moving together!
 
What’s in It for You?
 
$95K–$115K salary — six-figure potential based on your experience.
Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
Room to lead! Bring your ideas and take ownership of pressroom performance.
An established Southern California printer, investing in equipment and giving you the opportunity to build a stronger team.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily pressroom operations, including staffing, scheduling, quality, productivity, waste, and on-time delivery.
  • Lead, coach, hire, and train press operators across two shifts.
  • Maintain consistent color, registration, and print quality across conventional and UV work.
  • Reduce makeready times, improve press efficiency, and minimize material waste.
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues with operators and service technicians.
  • Work closely with prepress, scheduling, bindery, and shipping to keep jobs on track.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pressroom.

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years of hands-on offset pressroom experience, including UV printing and perfecting presses.
  • At least 3 years supervising a multi-shift pressroom team of 8 or more operators.
  • Strong working knowledge of Heidelberg and/or Komori presses.
  • Proven ability to resolve color, registration, and production quality issues.
  • Practical experience using lean manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Experience training operators and improving team performance.
  • Clear communication skills and a hands-on leadership approach.
  • G7 or similar color management certification is a plus.

 
All applications and inquiries will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality. Interested candidates should contact Melissa Jones at mjones@printlink.com, referencing job BH1187.