Printing Manager

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Career Opportunity

The Printing Manager is responsible for leading the printing department in a 24x7 operation, which includes Department Leads (hourly) and a skilled hourly workforce of ~ 35 associates. The role is responsible for administering operating systems and processes to ensure the department safely and efficiently produces to service the needs of our customers.

• Aligns with and understands the goals of the Business and develops resources and strategies to implement within the web department.
• Manages hourly leads and associates in the department including crew schedule, payroll, production scheduling, materials and supplies ordering and inventory, understanding of technical capabilities, and performance accountabilities.
• Creates, implements, and monitors work processes to achieve compliance with all regulatory safety and environmental regulations, and corporate standards.
• Creates, and monitors metrics to identify performance against goals and provides a continuous improvement strategy to improve.
• Manages the department policies, procedures, and systems (e.g., standard work files) consistent with plant and company standards, and holds department associates accountable for executing to those standards.
• Conducts performance evaluations and mentorship to the department.
• Actively supports and executes employee skills development of all department personnel.
• Participates in the Plant Leadership Team; participates in or leads initiatives on its behalf.
• Relentlessly drives continuous improvements in safety, compliance, maintenance, housekeeping, productivity, waste reduction and employee development.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred - Graphic Arts, Business, Engineering
• High School diploma or GED is required
• 3-5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Offset lithographic, multi color printing is preferred
• Basic understanding of machinery and processes
• Understanding of HACCP, SQF is preferred
• Track-record using manufacturing management software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, TPM, and other improvement philosophies)
• Track-record in developing strategies to attain performance objectives.
• Experience in organizational development activities & communicating effectively in writing to develop and document processes and procedures; and verbally in group and one-on-one situations to lead and coach subordinates, explain company policies, and resolve conflicts.
  
  

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
  
  

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.