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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Print Technology Manager - **Company:** District Photo Inc. - **Location:** Beltsville, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-39DE99E8E9AAAC7696/ ## About the Role High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred) 5+ years of experience in digital print production or manufacturing operations 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong data analysis skills Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Print Technology, or related field Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement Experience with high-volume digital print equipment OSHA or Safety Management training/certification Performance Metrics Achievement of production KPIs: uptime, quality, delivery performance Cost savings through process improvement and waste reduction. Team performance, training, and retention Vendor responsiveness and relationship management ## Description At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. District Photo is seeking a Print Technology Manager to support our multi-site facilities. The Print Technology Manager plays a pivotal role within District Photo serving as the primary liaison between internal teams and external suppliers, including Canon, Ricoh, and HP. This role is essential for maintaining strong, dynamic relationships with key partners, ensuring that innovative solutions are consistently identified, reviewed, and integrated into production processes. By fostering open communication channels, the Print Technology Manager enables rapid response to any production disruptions, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational continuity. As a technology leader within the Operations team, this role is responsible for ensuring stability, maximizing uptime, and optimizing productivity, focusing on output, quality, and cost-efficiency. Regular updates and strategic solutions will be provided across all key printing technologies within District Photo, driving technological advancement and operational excellence. Success in this role hinges on the ability to cultivate and grow customer relationships, proactively seeking opportunities for continuous engagement and strategic collaboration. The Print Technology Manager is a vital member of the Operations team, championing continuous improvement and working cohesively with all operational departments to achieve shared goals. Key Responsibilities & Tasks Overall uptime of the presses agreed by contract (uptime, downtime and output) Maintaining the pre-agreed throughput per hour by the workflow planning team Monitoring and optimizing waste management processes to consistently maintain target percentage levels. Reviewing and maintaining planned maintenance schedules Point of contact for escalation between internal and external partners Weekly/Monthly/annual reviews of performance using their applications Driving statistics from the data supplied to the set standard Maintaining quality standards of output and consumables lifespans Supports Operations & Engineering with strategic plans Research new and future technologies, making recommendations as appropriate Attend daily production meetings and update on any issues which could cause a delivery date to be missed Ensure that products meet specification and quality standards Ensure efficient use of manpower and machinery, minimize downtime and maximize machine run rates Make recommendations and implement for continuous improvement Maintain a motivated work force and develop employees to reach their full potential Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the company's Health & Safety Policies Work collaboratively with other Production Management Teams to ensure success across all the production lines Provide input and advice on capex decisions Responsible for performance management of the direct reports Conduct 1-2-1 and return to work interviews for direct reports Involvement in external customer visits when required and to make sure that visits run smoothly ## Related Videos - [Decode Your People: Using PCM to Build High-Performance Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100194-decode-your-people-using-pcm-to-build-high-performance-teams) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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