Production Lead - Vivid Impact

Company Overview:

Vivid Impact has been at the forefront of the graphic communications industry for over 40 years, transitioning from a small commercial printing service to a pioneering full-service graphic communications company. With a team of over 300 members, we have established a global presence and are committed to delivering excellence through innovative creative technology, print solutions, and unparalleled customer service.

Shift Details:

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM.

Job Purpose:

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing the 2nd and 3rd shift production of high-quality print materials, ensuring timely, accurate output that meets the highest standards of customer satisfaction. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. The Production Lead plays a key role in managing the workflow, optimizing production processes, and fostering a positive, safety-first workplace culture.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage production teams, including temporary workers as needed, on the 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Assist in the development, coaching, and training of team members to build skills and ensure ongoing improvement.
• Provide hands-on leadership to ensure the timely and accurate completion of print production projects, while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and containment strategies within assigned areas to enhance production efficiency.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust as necessary to ensure on-time delivery of print jobs.
• Perform daily and weekly quality checks to uphold high standards.
• Lead the department's SPQDC (Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) metric reviews. Metrics may include: production output, defect rates, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, etc.
• Investigate issues and drive corrective action to prevent recurrence of production problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure compliance with 3S/5S audits to support efficiency and safety.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize and enhance production processes.
• Serve as an advocate for a positive workplace culture and safety, actively contributing to the Safety Team and Leadership Team.
• Lead performance assessments, provide feedback, and develop career progression plans for team members.
• Develop and implement a daily/weekly cycle count program to maintain inventory accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in print production or a related manufacturing environment.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.
• Familiarity with EPS Pace or similar production management software is a plus.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work flexible hours and lead 2nd/3rd shift operations.

Vivid Impact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.