PROFILE = Center Manager - General Manager

Alpha Graphics is a locally owned printing and marketing communications company seeking a career-orientated general manager to oversee our business center; including customer service, sales, design and production. If you are process oriented a self‑directed leader who inspires loyalty, commitment, trust and motivation among your team and customers, please apply to join our client‑first staff today!

• Implements the vision and business plan of the Franchisee on a day‑to‑day basis
• Oversees and manages the overall day‑to‑day operations of the business
• Implements principals of lean manufacturing and workflow processes along with other policies, procedures and goals
• Maintains strong relationships with vendors and coordinates purchasing efforts to ensure adequate paper, toner and other materials are in inventory to complete jobs on time
• Knows and understands the capabilities of the print and bindery equipment and uses this knowledge to efficiently schedule production
• Maintains relationships with trade printers and binderies and manages sublet vendors as required
• Provides support to the outside and inside sales team; serves as a liaison between sales and operations ensuring on‑time delivery of products and services
• Assists in the development and execution of marketing campaigns to promote the brand and the center
• Coordinates activities of departments such as operations, production, sales to affect operational efficiency and economy
• Creates an environment that motivates the team to increase sales while focusing on quality and customer service
• Hires, trains, and develops personnel

• Must be very structured and process‑oriented
• Must have experience operating digital printers, wide format and bindery equipment
• Must be able to implement policies and procedures
• College degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
• Above average in computer systems including Macintosh and PC computers
• Prefer experience with design software
• Experience with direct mail and variable data projects are preferred
• Must be able to effectively communicate internally through verbal and written communications
• 5‑10 years print industry management experience preferred

• The most qualified candidate would be compensated with both a salary and bonus tied to the bottom line

This is a great opportunity and a chance to be part of a 40‑year old brand on the cutting edge of technology. If you wake up thinking process and improvement, we’d love to speak with you! If you are intrigued by this opportunity please apply today and begin the first step to see if you might be the newest member of our Alpha Graphics team!