Printing Operations Manager

Printing Operations Manager

• Large packaging organization with 35 locations nationwide is hiring due to an expansion
• They are looking to hire the successor for the plant manager who can be groomed to take over the Plant Manager role in a few years
• Company has been in business for 53 years with sales around $5.4 billion. 
• They offer fantastic benefits and are big believers in growth potential
• The Printing Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing, quality, and packaging.
• MUST HAVE PRINTING EXPERIENCE FROM A PAPER, CORRUGATED or related industry
• Role is located just outside of Mattoon, IL

Benefits:

• Work-life Balance
• 401K with excellent match
• BCBS medical coverage – low cost and excellent coverage
• Full relocation assistance will be provided
• 120K – 140K + 20% bonus, salary is based on education and experience 

Responsibilities:

• This position will manage a 175,000-square foot operation with 4 supervisors, 40 employees, across 4 shifts in the printing department
• Responsible for ensuring employee productivity, facility safety, and maintenance activities while working in conjunction with other managers and supervisors
• Monitor, exceed, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
• Continuing cost and operational improvement that the plant is producing and shipping the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.
• Development and implementation of the Capital Plan to ensure capacity meets demand.
• Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic direction for the team.
• Lead health, safety, and environmental processes for the total facility.
• Strategic involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar principles

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree is preferred, ideally in Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management or similar
• MUST HAVE PRINTING EXPERIENCE FROM A PAPER, CORRUGATED or related industry
• 7-15+ years of experience as a Manager in a printing manufacturing environment required; must have experience printing on paper or corrugated related products
• Must have experience managing leaders in a manufacturing setting    
• Demonstrated success with understanding yields, labor and driving efficiencies forward; experience using systems to track is preferred
• Must be flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment utilizing lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies  

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