Printing Operations Manager

Production Manager - Label Division

Hurst International is a fast-growing global leader in specialty printing products for the fresh produce packing industry with over 40 years of experience based in the San Fernando Valley, in Southern California. Hurst is committed to provide its customers with a complete, cost effective and all-in-one printing solution by providing specialty labels and high-speed automatic labeling equipment. Hurst is best known for revolutionizing the fresh produce label industry with the development of its Print On Demand application, equipment and labels. Hurst is the technology leader in its industry and continues to be at the forefront of labeling technology.

With our unique products produced at this site, we have increased product demand with our plans to expand and grow our workforce in our Prepress, Press and Slitting departments.

The Job:

• Manage day to day flexographic label production operations for both California and Washington facilities. Occasional visits to WA facility as needed.

• Manage QC, during production process, incoming and outgoing product.

• Technical understanding of the production equipment and coordinating repairs and maintenance with the employees and vendors when needed.

• Implement mechanical and other technological improvements to existing process.

• Research and Development for new label materials, adhesives, inks, and converting equipment.

• Assist in purchasing of raw materials, various items needed for production and managing upkeep for both locations.

• Collaborate cross-functionality with art, sales, finance, and equipment departments, facilitating seamless workflow and timely outputs. Support equipment department in troubleshooting field issues and customer complaints.

• Maintain a high level of organization, suggest, and improve current processes and increase department efficiency.

• Long-term projections on asset utilization, working with vendors on securing supply chains and formulating backup strategies on critical supplies.

• Update production schedules and assist with resource planning/ allocation.

• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement throughout.

• Root cause analysis and corrective actions on product issues, failures, and quality discrepancies.

• Implementation and continuous improvement of Label Traxx Software use.

• Other duties assigned.

• Open-minded and willing to take on additional tasks needed to help support the fast growth of the company.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication - can exchange information confidently to customers, vendors, colleagues and senior management.

• Technical proficiency related to flexographic printing process, and all related equipment and tooling (i.e. printing plates, inks, varnishes, die cutting process, pre-press parts, press parts, slitter parts, etc.)

• Knowledge and experience with industry vendors and suppliers.

• Above average organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Able to extend personal work schedule when the workload occasionally demands to increase.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has good time management skills while meeting deadlines.

• Able to solve non-recurring, poorly defined production problems and think outside the box.

• Meticulous and high attention to details.

• Strong work ethic that emphasizes a team-based approach to challenges.

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Sense of Urgency
• Passion for Perfection
• Passion for Quality, Safety and meeting Customer Specifications
• Must have a positive attitude that promotes the Company’s Performance Culture
• Initiative – identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation
• A team player with good communications skills and the ability to work independently

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• Flexo Press Maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Flexo Press Printing: 5 years (Required)
• Managing/ Supervising Employees: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $115,000