Printshop Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a PRINTSHOP MANAGER !! 

Location: i-Park, Kulai

Job ID: 52081

Do you LOVE rewards as much as we do? Do you enjoy the planning, implementation, and communication of Total Rewards Programs? 

Does compensation, sales incentives, global position structures, career frameworks, health and wellness benefits, global mobility, immigration, and M&As - get you out of bed in the morning? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. 

As our PRINTSHOP MANAGER you’ll support HID’s success by: 

Summary

As a Printshop Manager, you'll support the realization of our screen and offset printing capability and oversee the operations and workflow of our print room, ensuring efficient and timely production of printed materials. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of print operators, maintaining printing equipment with the support of a maintenance specialist, coordinating print workflow, and ensuring quality. You'll play a crucial role in meeting both internal and external customer deadlines and maintaining high standards of print quality. The position will report directly to the Site Managing Director with a dotted line report to a global competence leader.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Setup and daily management of our pre-laminate and card printing operation focusing on PVC, PC, PETG, recycled PVC amongst other materials if needed.  
• Team Management: Lead and supervise a team of printers, assigning tasks, providing training, and ensuring adherence to procedures and safety protocols.
• Workflow Coordination: Organize and prioritize print jobs to meet deadlines and customer requirements. As a linking pin, coordinate with customer service, production, planning, purchasing, pre-preso and other stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of printed materials.
• Manage daily operation of card production including tape layer, CTP, collation, screen print, offset print and lamination and visual inspection in close collaboration with other production departments when shared processes are required.
• Provide advice in building the Printshop organization and capabilities.
• Equipment Maintenance: Work together with maintenance and suppliers for the calibration of printing equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. Coordinate repairs and upgrades as needed.
• Quality Control: Support creation and execution of quality control procedures to ensure printed materials meet company standards and client expectations. Monitor output for consistency, accuracy, and color fidelity.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory of printing supplies, including paper, ink, and other consumables. Order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels and prevent production delays. Work closely together with the supply chain team where needed.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to printers, troubleshooting equipment issues, and offer guidance on best practices for print jobs.
• Cost Management: Monitor expenses related to print production, including equipment maintenance, supplies, and labor costs. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and environmental standards related to print production. Stay informed about advancements in printing technology and industry trends.
• Color management
• Collaborate closely with other departments to achieve set targets.
• Follow and enforce the Assa Abloy Code of Conduct and ethical way of working.
• Any other task that is assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Prepare printing data and support internal printing plate manufacturing and external screen development for the internal processes.

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.

Education / Experience or Training         

• Extensive lithographic print industry experience.
• Proven experience in print production, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proficiency with printing equipment and software, including print-data manipulation and plate manufacturing processes, offset and digital printing technologies
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality control                   

Language Skills                   

• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate in the local language is an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.

Computer Skills     

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of Agile PLM and Oracle EBS is an asset
• Knowledge/ skills in use of graphical tools (Adobe, Corel draw, etc)
• Knowledge of Atlassian Jira is an asset

Customer Expectations

Highlight knowledge, skills, abilities and traits necessary in this role to satisfy our customers’ expectations:

• Strong communication skills
• Sense of responsibility, autonomous, pro-active, pragmatic, capable of multi-tasking
• Ability to make decisions and to work under pressure
• Analytic mindset, problem solving orientation
• Results oriented

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees work primarily in an office environment

Work Requirements

• Compliance to all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork include international travel, therefore employee must possess or can acquire a valid Passport.
• Comply with security requirements
• Comply with the HID GLOBAL Integrated Management System

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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