About Blueprint Digital

Blueprint Digital is a premier player in the printing industry, specializing in high-quality large and small format fabric banners, flags, and innovative silicone edge graphics

(SEG). We pride ourselves on delivering flawless, on-time production that meets rigid client specifications and flawlessly supports our wholesale partners.

We are looking for a highly skilled, organized, and proactive Production Manager to join our team in Marrickville, NSW.

Role Overview

As the Production Manager, you will oversee our entire production ecosystem. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining immaculate quality standards, and directly managing our print, cutting, and sewing teams. Reporting directly to the Director, you will play a crucial role in driving our manufacturing facility forward.

Position Details

- Employment Type: Full-time
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary Range:$80,000-$90,000
- Location: Marrickville, NSW, Australia

Key Responsibilities

- Production Planning & Scheduling: Organize and prioritize daily jobs across

printing, laser cutting, and sewing departments. Allocate resources effectively to meet strict deadlines and seamlessly handle rush orders.
- Quality Control & Finishing: Monitor laser cutting precision and sewing

quality, including silicone edge finishing and hems. Inspect prints for colour accuracy and consistency.
- Equipment Management: Supervise the operation and maintenance of high-

end Durst printing machines, laser cutters, and industrial sewing machines. Optimize machine settings for various fabric types.
- Team Leadership & Development: Manage, train, and mentor print operators,

cutters, and sewing technicians. Foster a cooperative, high-performance work environment.
- Prepress Coordination: Partner with the design/prepress team to verify file

setup, colour profiles, and sizing prior to production.
- Inventory & Materials Oversight: Track inventory (fabrics, silicone strips,

threads, packaging)



and coordinate ordering to prevent production delays while implementing waste reduction strategies. Process Improvement: Identify workflow bottlenecks, monitor labour/material costs to maintain profitability, and implement lean manufacturing techniques.

- Safety & Communication: Enforce strict health and safety protocols. Provide

regular production status updates and KPIs to sales, management, and account teams. Qualifications & Requirements

- Industrial Sewing & Textile Expertise: Solid, proven knowledge of

production workflows involving industrial sewing machines and textile finishing processes.
- Industry Experience: 3 to 7 years of proven production management

experience within the printing industry (specifically large format printing, textile printing, or similar manufacturing environments).
- Education: Master’s degree in business administration (with at least 2+ year

of post-qualification work experience) in Australia, bachelor’s degree from local or overseas university.
- Leadership & Project Management: At least 2 years of proven, post-

qualification experience in project and leadership management.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of dye-sublimation printing, laser

cutting technology, and finishing processes like silicone edge graphics (SEG).
- Equipment Familiarity: Experience with Durst or similar high-end textile

printing equipment is highly preferred.
- Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication

skills to effectively liaise between production, sales, and clients under pressure. Physical Requirements & Floor Presence

- Active Floor Management: This position requires a continuous, active

presence on the production floor, involving extensive walking and standing throughout the shift to monitor and coordinate various departments.
- Mobility & Material Handling: Ability to maintain high mobility across a fast-

paced manufacturing facility and comfortably perform hands-on tasks related to fabric handling. Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Manager (Marrickville)
🏢 Blueprint Digital
📍 Marrickville