Post-Production and Finishing Lead - Brooklyn Navy Yards

Since F. Schumacher & Co. was founded in 1889, our family-owned design house has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation—and always ahead of the pack. We’re driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. It challenges convention. It brings a unique point of view into the world. It sets trends. And it leaves a mark.

We champion individual style and the collective practice of transformational interior design. We create it. We supply it. We support it. We celebrate it. We also partner with the most brilliant trendsetters in design and fashion to advance it. And we want to bring it to as many people and into as many homes as possible. Paramount is an independently operating business unit of F. Schumacher & Co., functioning as a growth-stage startup with the resources of an established organization and serving both direct-to-consumer and bulk / volume channels. This is an exciting and highly visible position that plays an important role in shaping, supporting, and monitoring the future of Schumacher’s manufacturing operation.

Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday with potential for Overtime

Hourly Pay Rate: $20 to $22 Hour

YOU WILL:

Post-production oversight

• Take the lead role in day-to-day post-production duties, primarily cutting and finishing, to ensure maximum accuracy and efficiency; delegate tasks and communicate priorities to other cutters

Structural improvements within post-production

• Implement improved processes for cutting, packing, and QA with the goal of preventing errors and increasing efficiency

Communication with pre-press

• Serve as the point of contact for pre-press (i.e. pre-production and print operators) to facilitate clear communication and understanding regarding elements of the file design and print processes such as trim marks, layout specs, and materials (grounds)

Quality assurance

• Address and solve recurring problems related to post-production that affect output; ensure that all goods that leave BNY meet the highest standards of condition and quality
• Analyze the final products for color accuracy, consistency, and overall quality, ensuring they meet company standards and specifications
• Identify defects, flaws, or deviations from quality standards and document findings in a clear and organized manner
• Communicate quality issues to production teams promptly, providing feedback and suggestions for corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, defects, and other quality metrics.
• Collaborate with the design and production teams to establish and refine quality control processes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training programs to enhance product quality and production efficiency

Troubleshooting

• Serve as the primary resource for any Fotoba-related mechanical and electrical issues; take the lead in performing and recording routine maintenance on cutting machines; delegate maintenance tasks as needed
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all grounds used at BNY and respond to any inquiries (customer or internal) regarding wallcovering installation via email

JOB QUALITIES:

• Communicate company directives (i.e. priorities, timelines, standards of accuracy/efficiency) clearly and respectfully to other cutters
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of post-production (cutting, finishing, and QA) and serve as the primary point of contact at BNY for any related issues
• Work regular daytime shifts to be present during prime production hours; be willing to do overtime as needed to meet production goals

YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Proficiency in MS Office (including Excel, Outlook, Word and Access)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and change direction based on business needs
• Extremely detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Action oriented and enjoys working hard/smart
• A team player, cooperative, a person who easily gains trust and supports peers
• Has an all hands-on deck mentality, and is willing to pitch in with multiple team members
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment

ABOUT FSCO:

Our talented team is innovative and dynamic, and our culture is progressive and fun. In order continue our success; we are always looking for talented people that fit.

• Culture: In our company, you’re judged by your ideas and results, not by your experience or title. So, we encourage you to be thoughtful, casual, and to speak your mind.
• Development: We strive every day to develop you and your colleagues for what we believe is a challenging and supportive business environment.
• Teamwork: We believe that success and efficiency can only be a product of collaboration. At FSCO, working together is the rule, not the exception.
• Innovation: We have achieved success and longevity through innovation. And we encourage experimentation and rule breaking. Mistakes? Those are things we embrace, talk about and learn from.
• Life balance: Focused, productive time is more important than long hours. We believe in having enough time to be happy both in the office and out of it.

F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.