About The Role

Salary: up to $125,000 annually

Shift: 2nd Shift

Equipment: Sanden 1500 and Goss Sunday presses

Job Description

Pressroom ManagerCentreville, MD

A privately owned commercial printing company is seeking an experienced Pressroom Manager to lead daily press production in a high-volume environment. This position requires strong, hands-on web press expertise and a leadership style centered on quality, equipment maintenance, accountability, and consistent execution.

The Pressroom Manager will work directly with company ownership, whose members are actively involved in the business. Clear communication, sound decision-making, and full operational ownership are essential.

Responsibilities

Manage pressroom operations across multiple shifts
Oversee production on Sanden 1500 and Sunday web presses
Maintain print quality, color consistency, and established press standards
Partner closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
Improve makeready performance, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
Enforce safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and quality expectations
Train, mentor, and develop press operators and team leads
Promote accountability and consistent performance throughout the pressroom

Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with high-volume web presses
Experience with Sanden 1500 and/or Sunday web presses is strongly preferred
Thorough knowledge of paper, ink, color, registration, tension, dryers, and press mechanics
Previous experience leading pressroom teams across multiple shifts
Quality-focused and maintenance-oriented approach to pressroom operations
Clear, direct communication style
Comfortable working closely with active company ownership
Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and organizational abilities
Why Join This Opportunity?
Privately held, owner-operated organization
Stable operation with modern equipment
Direct access to company decision-makers
Long-term leadership opportunity
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pressroom performance and team development