Master - Quality Control Operator

• Attends project or production meetings as necessary to understand specifications of the project
• Establishes high quality standards for all production processes, workflows and client deliverables
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality intermediate level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and prepress and print techniques
• Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company standards, and the client’s brand guidelines and standards
• Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in the project tracking system accurate records of the project plan, time dedicated toward a specific project and any quality issues
• Meets quality standards for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks
• Supports Company’s profitability efforts by focusing on ensuring the appropriate quality standards of the completed production activities against the original client specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts related field
• 6+ years progressive creative design or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch
• Ability to work overtime as necessary

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred