Manage operations for a print and graphics plant, overseeing daily operations, staffing, training, and discipline. Set and achieve production goals while ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. Train workers in printing processes and equipment use. Maintain inventory control and manage shipping.
About the Role
Lead, guide, and direct employees (3 leads, up to 150 staff) to meet or exceed operational goals as well as monitoring performance, providing coaching, and ensure staff development.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the manufacturing production processes and ensure weekly production schedules are met.
- Train workers in the tools and techniques required for the department’s operations. This training should include all applicable environmental and occupational safety standards and the quality standards appropriate for the industry.
- Monitor work, enforce productivity standards, resolve operational problems, and implement new procedures as required.
- Assume leadership role in development and modification of new methods and equipment.
- Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for process changes, quality audits, system enhancements, and customer facing processes and product offerings.
- Communicate program information and status to FDC, PRI, and third-party client staff.
- Be proficient and fully trained in navigating and using PRI computer systems.
- Perform other assigned duties as deemed needed by the General Manager.
- Work closely with personnel to ensure compliance with institution rules and regulations in the performance of shipping and receiving goods.
- Serve as operational site manager for the printing press manufacturing plant.
Qualifications
- This person should have at least 5+ years of management experience in a printing and/or graphics manufacturing, production, or distribution environment
- Must understand the P&L statement
- Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check
Preferred Skills
- Experience in manufacturing ERP systems, specifically Dynamics 365 (a plus).
- Solid understanding of Safety and OSHA standards.
- Prefer Kaizen experience and knowledge.
- Solid knowledge of Mail Manager, BCC, Canon Workflow, Ricoh Workflow and GMS Inspire or similar DMM software.
- Strong technical skills in Excel, Word, & Corel.
Pay range and compensation package
- Target salary range is around $90,000 - $100,000
- Full suite of benefits
- Relocation assistance available if needed