Manufacturing Manager - Printing

PaperWorks; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks Baldwinsville, NY, is seeking an experienced Print Department Manager to lead the Press Department, overseeing Flexo and Litho operations. You will drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives while ensuring reliable production in a 100% recycled folding carton environment.

This role requires folding carton industry experience, printing expertise across platforms, and strong leadership to coach and develop press teams.

Qualifications

• Previous printing experience is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Print related technical expertise for folding carton applications, with broad knowledge across platforms.
• Folding carton industry experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; or 7-10 years of related experience in Lithography and/or Flexography; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and execute effectively to meet business needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to develop an informal network of internal partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address a variety of variables and implement corrective actions.
• A positive attitude with determination and courage to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure all press operations meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Coordinate daily plant activities to achieve manufacturing goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Support and promote a LEAN manufacturing culture, ensuring products meet quality, reliability, and cost requirements.
• Maintain and reinforce high standards of safety, customer service, print quality, on-time production, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and control waste to manage production costs and reduce environmental impact.
• Review production costs, quality results, and workflow efficiency; implement improvements to enhance profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels across all stakeholder groups to support strong collaboration and consistent results.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support department goals, customer satisfaction, and team member engagement.
• Provide coaching, development, and performance management for all press department team members.

Skills

Printing experience

Folding carton expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

7-10 years of experience in Lithography/Flexography

Job description

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company.

As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work©, we continue to invest heavily in our people, our company culture and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation. PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

At PaperWorks, we are seeking an experienced and talented Print Department Manager to join our Baldwinsville, NY folding carton plant. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective management of the entire Press Department, including both Flexography (Flexo) and Lithography (Litho) operations. The Print Department Manager is accountable for achieving manufacturing targets, supporting team development, and driving operational excellence to meet organizational goals.

Salary $100k-$135k

The salary range listed for this position represents the anticipated base pay for candidates who meet the qualifications and experience requirements of the role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, and education.

Scope includes the full Press Department Flexo and Litho

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure all press operations meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Coordinate daily plant activities to achieve manufacturing goals in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Support and promote a LEAN manufacturing culture, ensuring products meet quality, reliability, and cost requirements.
• Maintain and reinforce high standards of safety, customer service, print quality, on‑time production, and on‑time delivery.
• Monitor and control waste to manage production costs and reduce environmental impact.
• Review production costs, quality results, and workflow efficiency; implement improvements to enhance profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels across all stakeholder groups to support strong collaboration and consistent results.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support department goals, customer satisfaction, and team member engagement.
• Provide coaching, development, and performance management for all press department team members.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred.

• Previous printing experience is a mandatory qualification for this position***
• Print related technical expertise for folding carton applications, with broad knowledge across platforms (not limited to a single press type).
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; or 7-10 years of related experience in Lithography and/or Flexography; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Folding carton industry experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and execute effectively to meet business needs.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to develop an informal network of internal partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to address a variety of variables and implement corrective actions.
• A positive attitude with determination and courage to drive operational excellence.

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.