General Manager - Print & Sign

AlphaGraphics - US376; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Job summary

AlphaGraphics - US376 is seeking a General Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate all plant production, administrative operations and sales growth initiatives in line with company objectives. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and compliance with relevant regulations while driving customer satisfaction and company profitability.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in industrial management or print shop management, at least five years in printing leadership, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in industrial management or print shop management or equivalent experience.
• Requires at least five years’ printing experience including supervisory, production management or plant superintendent positions.
• Technology savvy, quickly learn and adapt new AI and software technologies and guide production, marketing and management.
• Requires the ability to efficiently operate a computer and to understand and correctly use the various items on the menu.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the printing industry, sales, budgeting and management techniques.
• Due to many contacts, a high degree of tact and business etiquette is required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the President/CEO and coordinates production activities with supervisors.
• Plans scheduling needs and optimizes manpower, materials, and equipment use.
• Ensures timely departure of all jobs from the facility.
• Develops and maintains an effective organization through staffing and performance management.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, EEOC and other regulations.
• Manages wage and salary administration with HR.
• Counsels, disciplines, and terminates employees with supervisory input.
• Handles customer complaints and ensures satisfaction.
• Oversees budgeting, expenditures, and management reporting.
• Leads marketing collaboration for new products and pricing.

Skills

Printing industry knowledge

Budgeting and management

Tech-savvy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial management or print shop management

Tools

AI tools

Print shop software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks

General Manager

TITLE: General Manager

PURPOSE

Plans, directs and coordinates all plant production, administrative operations and sales growth initiatives in accordance with pre-established company objectives and policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Reports to the President/CEO.
• Coordinates production activities with the production supervisors.
• Projects scheduling needs and planning for the most efficient use of manpower, materials and equipment.
• Production workflow and time management to ensure all the jobs leave the facility on the committed timelines.
• Develops and maintains effective organization through the selection, training, compensation and motivation of all personnel.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, EEOC and other local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Administers the company's wage and salary administration program in cooperation with the Group Human Resources Department.
• Counsels, disciplines and terminates employees in conjunction with their supervisor and human resources and reviews any complaints and/or grievances.
• Handles customer complaints and follows through for customer satisfaction.
• Control waste and implement continuous learning and accountability across the team.
• Open to hands-on help to the departments if needed to meet deadlines.
• Reviews and evaluates expenditure requests submitted by subordinates handling those within authority and submitting others to appropriate management.
• Provides accurate, reliable projections and reports to the President as required.
• Ensures a program of preventive maintenance and equipment repair in accordance with production needs, plant regulations and objectives.
• Participates in management meetings to assist in planning and to make recommendations on matters related to manufacturing, maintenance operations and sales.
• Represents the interests of the plant and the company in the community.
• Prepares annual budgets.
• Meets and entertains customers and prospective customers as necessary.
• Arbitrates production scheduling priority conflicts when required.
• Assists marketing department in developing and maintaining new products, selling prices and presentations.
• Manage and maintain accurate inventory, pricing structure in the company’s provided system.
• Performs other duties as requested by the President.
• Manage and plan marketing activities utilizing best AI and SCO practices.
• Manage and order inventory of promotional products and marketing assets as needed by the sales team.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND EDUCATION

• Requires a bachelor's degree in industrial management or Print Shop management or equivalent experience.
• Requires at least five years’ printing experience including supervisory, production management or plant superintendent positions.
• Technology savvy, quickly learn and adapt new AI and software technologies and guide production, marketing and management.
• Requires the ability to efficiently operate a computer and to understand and correctly use the various items on the menu.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of the printing industry, sales, budgeting and management techniques.
• Because of the variety of contacts, requires a high degree of tact and diplomacy and a good sense of business etiquette.