Flexographic Printing Operations Manager

Zumbiel Packaging; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Culture committee

Wellness program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zumbiel Packaging in Hebron, KY, is seeking a Flexographic Printing Operations Manager to lead a production team in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee a cross-functional shift, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and partner with engineering and maintenance to hit targets.

The role requires a printing/manufacturing background, hands-on automation experience, and a track record of improving processes while coaching hourly staff for peak performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Technical or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing supervision experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing a high-performance flexographic department.
• Experience with Lean/6S and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with machinery/automation and computer-based software (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead up to 75 hourly employees across production areas.
• Drive daily management boards; take corrective actions for missed targets.
• Coach, mentor and provide performance feedback.
• Maintain safe, clean working environment; ensure policy compliance.
• Champion safety and quality culture; contribute to CI initiatives.
• Communicate job expectations and ensure adherence to standards.
• Schedule and assign personnel to meet production plans; resolve issues.
• Report shift production summaries accurately.
• Demonstrate experience automating equipment and processes.
• Complete personnel documentation and conduct reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Safety

Production Planning

Automation Experience

Team Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Inventory software

Financial reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You can contribute to the success of businesses across the country when you work at Zumbiel. We’re always on the lookout for committed individuals to join our passionate team.

Taking care of our exceptional team members stands as one of our proudest achievements. To that end, we offer great benefits and a supportive culture.

Appreciation and Engagement

From retirement celebrations to going above and beyond in tough times, we treat our employees with respect and care. Our culture helps everyone feels engaged and heard.

Stability

The Zumbiel family has owned and run the company since 1843. After nearly 180 years, through good times and bad, we’ve shown we’re not going away.

Giving Back

We know our success depends on more than just ourselves. Working for Zumbiel means being part of an organization that cares about the community.

On average, team members stay with us for 18 years.

“I’ve been at Zumbiel for over 50 years, and I enjoy coming to work. The Zumbiel family makes you feel like family. I would recommend anyone to come here and work.”

“Zumbiel promotes from inside so you’ve got a chance to move up from inside.”

– Barry H., Supervisor

Current Openings

Zumbiel, located in Hebron, KY (just a 20-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati, OH) is one of the largest independent folding carton companies in the country.

Zumbiel is committed to creating a culture of positivity and growth both professionally and personally. We encourage an atmosphere of teamwork, innovation, and vision.

Position:Flexographic Printing Operations Manager

Location: Hebron, KY

Job Id:255

# of Openings:0

Position:Flexographic Printing Operations Manager

Reports to: Production Manager

Company Overview:

Zumbiel Packaging is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing business for over 170 years. We are a printing company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.

Why work for us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
• Culture and engagement committee
• Wellness program
• Room for growth and development

Position Description:

This position requires printing experience in a manufacturing environment.

Deliver company business objectives in Safety, Quality and Productivity using subject matter expertise and Continuous Improvement principles while effectively engaging their direct reports and leading their cross functional team of hourly personnel within the production operation. This individual must possess strong interpersonal skills, align with our culture and to do what is necessary, within plant guidelines and procedures, to ensure the shift and overall operation is successful.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to lead up to 75 employees in their job assignments within any area of the operation and accountability for major plant equipment assets.
• Lead and manager daily management boards taking immediate and long-term corrective actions for missed targets.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/teach/mentor, provide feedback/constructive criticism and performance manage personnel.
• Sustain a clean and safe working environment and maintain compliance with established company and customer policies and procedures.
• Champion company safety and quality culture, as well as active participation and contribution to Continuous Improvement programs and initiatives.
• Ability to communicate job expectations and ensure accountability to established standards/processes/practices/procedures.
• Achieve production plan and production targets by effectively scheduling and assigning personnel, and resolving safety, quality, productivity, maintenance, and personnel issues as they arise.
• Understand, communicate, and execute production priorities. Ensure accurate results and information is reported on shift production summaries.
• Demonstrated experience automating equipment and processes.
• Complete all necessary personnel documentation and reports (including time & attendance) and conduct effective performance reviews.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations Management, Technical) or higher preferred or equivalent experience and education).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years total managing a high-performance flexographic department
• Experience with 6S/Continuous Improvement (Lean)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with machinery/automation and computer-based software (financial reporting, attendance tracking, inventory control and Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, works with a sense of urgency and purpose, able to balance priorities and function independently, well-organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally & written, with all levels of employees.
• Experience in process improvement programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to change and support/lead manufacturing projects.
• Printing/Packaging experience

Environment:

The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment, requiring prolonged standing (60%), moderate walking (30%), and occasional sitting (10%). Requires near/far acuity and color vision. Must adhere to plant PPE requirements.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Zumbiel Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.