Production Management Trainee

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Production Management Trainee

San Jose, CA

Production

Plant Manager

$28–$32 per hour

The Production Management Trainee is a hands‑on development role designed to prepare individuals for a future career in production Zwecke at   Printers. Through structured trainingpannt, mentorship, and on‑the‑job learning, the trainee will gain exposure to scheduling, workflow management, quality control, safety compliance, and team leadership in a high‑volume digital and offset printing environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a supervisor or manager position over time, while contributing immediately by supporting day‑to‑day production operations.

• Learn how jobs are scheduled from prepress through press and bindery/finishing.
• Support supervisors in tracking schedules, reconciling run times, and identifying workflow conflicts.

• Participate in job checks on the production floor to ensure output meets   Printers’ standards.
• Learn how defects are identified, escalated, and corrected.

• Assist in monitoring paper, ink, and other consumable inventories.
• Learn how material shortages impact scheduling and how Purchasing forecasts supply needs.

• Shadow supervisors to understand daily crew management.
• Support onboarding and training of new operators or temporary staff.

• Participate in OSHA and company safety training programs.
• Assist with safety walks and learn how compliance is documented and enforced. לסיטות.

• Help track production data such as throughput, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Learn how metrics are used to drive decision‑making and continuous improvement.

• 1–3 years of experience in a printing or manufacturing environment, or equivalent transferable skills.
• Interest in developing leadership skills and pursuing a long‑term career in production management.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced skills in formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strategic planning ability with experience in production planning or inventory systems is a plus.
• Print knowledge preferred but not required; training will be provided.

• Adaptable and agile in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Strong multitasking ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple workflows.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and learning.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Ability to lift দায় up to 40 lbs and work safely around heavy machinery.

Full‑time role; flexibility required for occasional overtime, evenings, or weekend shifts to support 24/7 production operations.