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Media Factory Lead 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30 pm
BertelsmannUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2026
💰 $44,000/yr($40,000/yr – $44,000/yr)
About the role
The Media Factory Lead is responsible for coordinating daily workflow to ensure that orders are produced on time to meet all internal service level agreements
Your Tasks
- Directs and leads the work of Finishing Technicians & Digital Print Operators
- Ensures Integrity and organization of USPS presort mailings of First-Class Letters/Flats; Marketing Mail Letter/Flats for Permit Imprint and Metered mail.
- Engages as Digital Print Operator or Finishing Technician as needed to meet production demands
- Reads and interprets production schedule to coordinate daily activity
- Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specifications, accurately and in a timely fashion
- Responsible for ensuring daily operator maintenance is complete and documented
- Responsible for maintaining output quality and shift production targets
- Responsible for keeping an accurate count of all consumable supplies and communicating to Management when orders need to be placed
- Ensures that bindery and print area is neat and clean to provide a professional and safe working environment
- Equipment Utilized: BQ-470 / Mueller Martini Perfect Binders, Horizon Stitchliner 5500, Paper cutter and 3 knife trimmer, MBO / Horizon Paper Folder, BB700 W&D Inserters, D&K Laminator / Kluge Die Cutter, and Ricoh 5000 / Oce 7650 & 6250
Your Profile
- Familiar with high speed digital printing concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Familiar with USPS presort practices and procedures.
- Hands on experience of perfect binders and saddle stitchers required
- Hands on experience with Ricoh / Oce printers and print management software
- Excellent verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to function as a contributing member and leader of various work teams.
- Able to interact with all levels of employees, management, and external clients.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3-4 years of experience within a print production environment required.
- Intermediate computer skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Process Director, Prisma, and Fiery controllers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
- Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals
- Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
- Computer literacy (proficient in Microsoft Windows/Office 365 navigation and functionality)
- Practical Mathematical skills as well as reading and converting fractions
We Offer
- Salary range for Valencia, CA: $20.81 - $22.81 per hour.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
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