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Print Operations Manager

lob · 30+ days ago
Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia, or Detroit
$107-120k
Full-time
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Lob was built by technical co-founders with a vision to make the world programmable.

We offer two flagship APIs (print & mail and address verification) that enable companies to send postal mail as effortlessly as sending emails. Lob is venture-backed by some of the most reputable investors in tech, and we are building our team to shape the future of our company and meet the demands of a quickly growing customer base and dynamic product offerings. 

As a proud Pledge 1% company, we’re committed to leveraging our product, partnerships, and people to drive positive social impact through Lob.org, and are on a mission to make direct mail more sustainable.

About The Team

The Partner Operations team (POps) is responsible for leading and developing our Partner Operations organization and establishing the vision and mission of the team. In this role, you will work with POps, Customer and Go-To-Market team members to focus on facilitating the estimating, onboarding and production of print production opportunities that do not have a current workflow within the Lob environment. 

You will be helping to build and maintain deep relationships within the print and postal industries and coordinate with all other aspects of our Operations

  • Commercial Print Operations, postal logistics and operations, Process Improvement, Network Strategy and Supply Chain for customers who require services outside of the automated workflow. 

You will have a deep understanding of key industry players, supply chain best practices, and market trends. On a more tactical level, you’ll drive projects from inception to completion by leveraging rigorous print, mailing and operational management principles to derive and manage metrics like quality, speed, deliverability, and cost -- all in service of delivering a world-class experience for Lob’s customers.

 

As a/the Print Operations Manager, you will work with the Senior Manager of Print Operations and other team members to…

  • This role must sit in one of the following metros Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia, or Detroit
  • This role will be on site at least 50% of the time and traveling multiple times a month
  • Monitor day to day on-site operations of a regional group of printers in the Lob PDN. Ensure that all jobs are processing adhering to Quality Standards and SLA requirements.
  • Oversee an on-site QC staff member at each location and coordinate their activities in accordance with the Lob Quality Initiative.
  • Work with Sales and Customer Team on projects that require special handling outside of our existing workflow.
  • Work with Product and Integrations team to Manage the onboarding process for new programs requiring additional resources beyond normal production.
  • Document project requirements via a written Statement of Work/RFP.
  • Process appropriate requirements of live projects and review details with Sales Representative and /or Customer Team Representatives.
  • Respond to questions and concerns from clients and Customer Team Representatives. Provide information and solutions.
  • Review production samples to ensure they meet customer expectations.
  • Proactively find and implement new technology, systems and processes to reduce manual or ad hoc practices to improve process variance and streamline operations.
  • Suggest and work with team members to revise standard operating processes to improve delivery times.
  • Work with team management to set  strategic goals and work with colleagues and the team to achieve those operational goals.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to build the next generation of technology to integrate Lob with new USPS and commercial printer offerings.
  • Conduct in-depth data analysis of the print partners under your supervision’s performance and develop deep understanding of value drivers to identify improvement areas and opportunities
  • Understand the financial/operational tools and reporting to ensure network performance meets business metrics and requirements
  • Effectively work with internal teams to improve Lob’s routing engine, softwares, data ingestion, and dashboards
  • Communicate effectively across all levels (within the team, to cross-functional partners and leadership)
  • Develop a understanding of supply side partners and Lob technology

What you will bring to this role...

  • Print & mail operations experience
    • Have a Bachelor’s degree and/or at least 7-10+ years of relevant, print operations-oriented work experience.
    • 7-10+ years of experience working directly with commercial printers, logistics companies and the USPS.
  • Experience working in high performing teams
    • Are an amazing team member with demonstrated success contributing in a high growth, mission driven, geographically diverse environment
    • Demonstrated ability to successfully execute large, complex initiatives in a rapidly scaling business
  • Proactive problem solver
    • Can work independently and are a truly collaborative partner
    • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and “roll up your sleeves and make things happen” attitude
    • Experience leveraging technology to creatively scale the business and the team
  • Will be on site 50%+
  • Travel Requirement: 50%

The compensation for this position is structured to include a base salary + RSUs. Base salary bands are listed below.

US Tier:

Base: $107,500 - $120,000

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“Lob’s salary ranges are based on market data, relative to our size, industry and stage of growth. Salary is one part of total compensation, which also includes equity, perks and competitive benefits. Salary decisions are based on many factors including geographic location, qualifications for the role, skillset, proficiency and experience level. Lob reasonably expects to pay candidates who are offered roles within the provided salary ranges.”

We offer remote working opportunities in AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, and WA, unless specified otherwise in the job description above. 

If you are looking for a progressive, fun-spirited, and mentally stimulating environment, come join us at Lob!

 

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lob is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of backgrounds and perspectives to cultivate an environment of understanding to have greater impact on our business and customers. We encourage under-represented groups to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

Recent awards

BuiltIn Best Midsize Companies to Work For 2022
#86 on Y Combinator's Top Private Companies List 2021
BuiltIn Best Midsize Companies to Work For 2021
2020 Inc 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2019 Timmy Awards - Best Tech Workplace for Diversity, Community Favorite in the Bay Area
Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500

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