Print Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

As an employee with Cru:

• Actively and intentionally grow in his/her Christian faith
• Maintain a positive witness for Christ
• Express a dependence on the Holy Spirit
• Share what God is teaching him or her
• Consistently attend and participate in team/ministry devotional times

FOR THIS POSITION:

• Produce a wide variety of written materials including letters, brochures, banners, reports, and more for numerous staff and ministries throughout JFP and Cru, ensuring optimal quality and in a timely manner.
• Design or consult on design with clients to achieve the desired outcome. Recommend the best printing options for internal client needs. Communicate clearly with staff regarding questions about print.
• Identify and select appropriate options for binding, inks, paper, and special printing processes, and all other needs for the print shop, and manage such purchasing.
• Create project briefs with print specifications that reflect client goals, printing requirements, scheduling, and budget constraints.
• Recommend and implement cost-efficient and time-saving production workflows for JFP and Cru.
• Create a pricing strategy for projects and update it monthly. Manage overall print shop budget and ensure that the print shop is meeting or exceeding budget goals.
• Research and search for vendors to find the best price, quality, and turnaround times. Manage bids between multiple vendors to negotiate the lowest price while ensuring quality. 
• Create and maintain healthy relationships with vendors, and build a diverse vendor database of entities to work with. Send requests for estimates to printers and follow up with them.
• Create and manage print production schedules. Ensure quality production by providing proofs for each project, per client as needed. Create, negotiate, and approve final invoices for payment.
• Troubleshoot inner workings and proper maintenance of industrial printers, with the ability to keep machines running until the vendor can fix the problem.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the following supervisory responsibilities to assigned team/personnel in accordance with the ministry’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (No-essential):

• Demonstrate and model personal spiritual discipline and assist in the development of an environment on the team where individual team members grow in their own Christian walks.
• Personal development – engage in the Staff Development process including creating and implementing a Personal Development Plan (PDP) targeting areas of growth.
• Perform related duties or special projects as assigned
• Participate in the Christmas Calling Campaign, completing the required amount of calls

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic knowledge of printing software/programs (ie Versa Works, Fiery, Flexy Sign)
• Basic knowledge of customer management systems
• Color management in the print industry
• Materials and needs to run a successful print operation for an ever-growing organization
• Technical operations of print equipment – folding/stuffing machines and paper cutters, wide format printing, etc.
• Communication skills that serve the people and organization in the understanding of processes and restrictions
• Time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ministry organization, operation, policies, and objectives
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Editing and proofing skills

ABILITY TO:

• Advise staff and internal clients on proper cost-effective and quality options for the best representation of Jesus Film Project’s brand and mission
• Consider both use case and environment for a variety of print projects (Hanging Banners, Pop-up banners, brochures, booklets, newsletters, invitations, envelopes, etc.)
• Confirm product specifications, prioritize, monitor the quality of the product, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide clear communication and direction in order to meet timeline and quality requirements.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with others
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Analyze situations accurately and determine an effective course of action
• Plan and organize work
• Work independently with little direction or supervision
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Perform tasks with extremely close attention to detail

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Five or more years of the print industry and industry-standard design program experience are required. Associate or technical school degree preferred. Leadership experience is also preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.