Press Room Manager

Position Summary
 

The Night Shift Pressroom Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the sheetfed pressroom during night shifts. This role ensures production schedules are achieved, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are strictly followed. The manager will lead and support the night shift pressroom team, serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues during off-hours, and report directly to the VP of Printing Services.

Essential Functions

• Manage and coordinate all night shift pressroom activities.
• Execute production schedules to ensure timely and accurate completion of work orders.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to press operators and helpers.
• Enforce company safety, quality, and operational standards across the shift.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, communicate expectations, and assign tasks.
• Monitor workflow and press performance; troubleshoot and resolve issues or escalate as needed.
• Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of pressroom equipment; initiate repair requests when necessary.
• Review and verify production data, ensuring accurate shift reporting.
• Support employee development through training and performance feedback.
• Assist with staffing needs and ensure adequate coverage for all night shift operations.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a pressroom environment required.
• Strong knowledge of sheetfed printing processes (UV and conventional offset).
• Familiarity with paper substrates, inks, coatings, and pressroom materials.
• Proven ability to lead teams, meet production goals, and resolve operational issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including mechanical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently during off-hours and make sound decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality control.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college or technical training preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sheetfed pressroom operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience on a pressroom floor required.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual OSHA and safety training as applicable.
• Ability to analyze data, identify problems, and implement improvements.
• Flexibility to provide shift coverage as needed, including weekends or holidays.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards