Print Manager — Wide-Web Flexography Leader

Morris Packaging; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plans with company match

Medical coverages

Bonus programs

Life insurance

HSA

Job summary

Morris Packaging is seeking a seasoned Print Manager to lead our wide web flexographic printing operations in Minnesota. You will drive standardization, process control, and continuous improvement while managing a team of press operators and coordinating with Prepress, Maintenance, QA, and Scheduling.

The role requires 7+ years in flexographic printing with 3+ years in a leadership capacity, plus expertise in inks, substrates, and lamination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in flexographic printing with 3+ years in supervisory/managerial role.
• Experience with wide web flexographic presses, solvent- and water-based inks, and substrates (e.g., BOPP, PE, PET).

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily ops of wide web flexographic printing, ensure schedules, quality, and safety. Implement standardized work procedures and a 'print by recipe' approach. Collaborate with Prepress, Maintenance, QA, and Scheduling for seamless workflow.
• Process Control & Continuous Improvement: Develop process control systems, monitor and improve printing operations. Use data analytics to identify trends and root causes. Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce QC measures to meet specs. Conduct audits to identify issues and address them. Develop CAPAs with QA.
• Team Development & Leadership: Lead and mentor press operators, conduct evaluations, provide feedback, identify training needs. Promote engagement and retention.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as SME in printing and lamination, stay abreast of industry trends, evaluate equipment upgrades to improve capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Printing Technology, Engineering, Business Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Morris Packaging is seeking a seasoned Print Manager to lead our wide web flexographic printing operations in Minnesota. You will drive standardization, process control, and continuous improvement while managing a team of press operators and coordinating with Prepress, Maintenance, QA, and Scheduling.

The role requires 7+ years in flexographic printing with 3+ years in a leadership capacity, plus expertise in inks, substrates, and lamination.