Printing Manager

Job Description

Primary Purpose of the Role

The Printing Manager is an integral member of the Production Team, and is responsible for the overall safety, quality and productivity of our napkin manufacturing and Flexographic printing operations. This position manages employee performance to ensure established goals and targets are met, makes critical decisions around order fulfillment, and enforces all policies and procedures. From developing your team to analyzing production numbers to look for efficiencies, you'll ensure that our napkin and printing operations are running at their best!

Essential Job Duties

• Manages safety performance of the department by following OSHA policies and regulations.
• Ensures all department employees are trained to safely operate equipment and can safely perform their job duties.
• Ensures overall product quality/procedures are followed and all quality checks are performed accurately and timely.
• Notifies the plant manager and quality manager of out of spec product and corrective action taken on all quality issues reported on their shift. Responsible to complete root cause/corrective action for quality complaints.
• Assists in Managing daily production schedules and employee crewing to ensure department productivity goals are met, maximizing productivity and minimizing labor costs.
• Leads the establishment of production goals and targets of the department. Manages changeovers and set-ups and ensures they are completed per the established goals and targets.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Flexographic printing processes, including web tension control, registration, print repeat accuracy, and substrate compatibility
• Direct overview and accountability of our color management process and systems (lighting booths, X-rite systems, audits, etc.)
• Day to day management of all prepress activities including ink management, and plate mounting,
• Audit and maintain the anilox, printing sleeve and sticky back inventory.
• Knowledge of printing and production processes.
• Competent in use of ERP systems. Knows the Microsoft Office Suite of PC tools and provide written and verbal communication upwards, downwards, and across the organization chart.
• Reviews daily production results and strives to ensure efficiency goals are met.
• Completes production reporting for their shift, ensuring production numbers meet the company's expectations
• Responsible for all production reporting for the department. Compares operator production counts with warehouse counts and see that number reconciliation is carried out and accurate.
• Approves vacations for staff based on schedule availability.
• Coaches department employees and develops training to close performance gaps.
• Gives feedback on performance and work behaviors, provides positive feedback when appropriate, and initiates corrective action and disciplinary processes as necessary.
• Maintains equipment, provides PM checklists, and ensures the equipment is in good working condition.
• Creates a positive work environment.
• Acts as a change agent to drive continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Follow and Maintain all Food Safety, GMP and HACCP Guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices
• Knowledge of machinery/operations/SOPs
• Knowledge of computer programs, including MS Office and ERP systems
• Knowledge of lean practices
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making
• Skill in building and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively motivate teams
• Ability to foster an environment committed to safety
• Ability to flexible, self-directed, and motivated to improve processes
• Ability to be patient and adaptable to unforeseen changes
• Ability to prioritize rapidly while utilizing problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain records, review document for accuracy, and organize, document, and track
• production orders
• Ability to develop and leverage relationships with vendors
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and company management
• Ability to research and analyze information and make thoughtful recommendations to Management