AZPRO // Print & Production Team Leader

AZPRO is in search of a Print & Production Team Lead to join our company and lead our P2 Team. This position requires a passion for building and caring for Team Members and balancing their needs with the needs of the company. AZPRO has a strong culture and fosters a fun and quirky atmosphere for Team Members to learn and grow within our employee-owned business. The P2 Team Leader must be comfortable being present with this diverse team and relating our vision and purpose within this atmosphere; as well as confidently leading, managing, and holding the team accountable to the high standards of quality that AZPRO and our clients expect.

We thrive on service to our clients and fellow team members. The P2 Team Leader must be able to provide strong leadership in a high volume, quick turn, and demanding environment. Successful candidates will thrive on the challenge of providing amazing quality to clients and fostering the growth of the team while meeting tight deadlines and continually working to improve the processes utilized every day in the department.  

// Who We Are

What our team members say about AZPRO:

• AZPRO cares about our growth
• We feel like we are part of a family!
• It is a great environment
• We never feel left out of the process
• What we say matters to the company
• Everyone is on the same page
• We have direct access to leadership

// Our Core Values

• Own it
• Be Intentional
• Amazing Quality
• Be a Rhino
• No Gossip
• Communicate Fearlessly
• Team Player

// Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently own efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and Team Member satisfaction within the P2 Department
• Plan and conduct thorough training programs for all P2 Team Members, ensuring knowledge retention and tracking
• Manage the P2 budget, maintenance, and color management programs
• Manage daily and quarterly inventory counts to ensure usage and stocking accuracy
• Manage direct reports for performance and provide relevant and timely feedback
• Coordinate activity with Design, Install, and Shipping/Receiving departments to provide on time & Quality products to internal/external Clients
• Conduct weekly huddles and department supervisor meetings
• Able to adjust schedule as necessary to observe, coach, and mentor Team Members across 3 production shifts
• Attend and participate in weekly Operations Meeting and monthly Key Stakeholder Meeting
• Continuously evaluate areas of responsibility for optimization, modernization, and continuous improvement

 // Company Benefits

• 100% medical/vision/dental premium paid for team member
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay
• Parental Leave
• $100,000 employer paid life insurance
• Company closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day (paid as holiday)
• SmartDollar™ personal budgeting program
• Pet Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• ESOP (Employee Stock Owned Plan)

 // Minimum Requirements

• Experience developing and implementing training programs and continuous improvement methods
• Experience leading direct reports in a manufacturing and/or service environment
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology
• MS Office suite experience with proficiency in MS Word & MS Excel
• Ability to read and manage a budget and financial plans
• Ability to coach and mentor Team Members for advancing levels of accountability and/or performance improvement
• Ability to employ creative and practical solutions to increase Team Productivity and maximize efficiency