Printing Plant Manager

Our Client, a metrics driven printing company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead their Southeast location. There is a knowledgeable production crew in place and key initiatives include maintaining on time deliveries, process improvement, and waste reduction. This individual will oversee all aspects of the facility that includes prepress, printing, converting/finishing, distribution/fulfillment and shipping. The ideal candidate should be an established leader experienced in lean manufacturing and six sigma with a solid track record of working within a label printing environment as well as initiating and implementing long term strategies geared toward operational excellence. Excellent compensation, relocation assistance, and benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, an available Flexible Spending Account (FSA) healthcare and dependent care, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan w/company match.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the printing plant and provide leadership and direction to all production departments
• Plan and direct production and manufacturing priorities according to customers’ needs and company best practices
• Hire, lead, coach and train team members, and supervisors within a fast-paced environment
• Forecast, plan, organize, and monitor production to achieve maximum productivity, quality and safety
• Work with corporate supply chain and sourcing team for all supplies and inventory tracking as well as cost reduction initiatives
• Research, ID, and implement new technology, equipment, and processes
• Meet or exceed KPI objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing within a metrics oriented printing facility
• A minimum of 10 years experience with label printing. Durable labels preferred
• A proven track record of supervising a production team, while reducing costs, and maintaining a high level of safety and quality
• Proven track record in business and management; emphasizing team leadership, financial and strategic planning, and lean manufacturing
• Technical expertise with flexo, digital, and screen printed labels and converting/finishing
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train within a team environment
• Excellent communication and delegation skills
• Experienced in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate and experience with print management dashboards and Microsoft Office

All information kept in strict confidence. Contact Donna Monaco at PrintLink or give us a call 800-867-3463. Please mention Ref. #BH695

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About PrintLink

PrintLink is a Professional Placement Firm for employers and job seekers in the packaging, printing, and labels industry. We are recruitment specialists for senior/middle management talent within the graphic communications industry. As career consultants, we connect talent in sales, operations, and technology with job opportunities in print management, digital prepress, information technology, pressroom, bindery, large format printing, and others, including:

Commercial Print

Executive Recruitment

Labels

Publishing

Equipment & Consumables

Direct Mail

Supplies and Equipment

Customer Communications

Flexible Packaging

Folding Cartons

Textile Printing

What do we do?

► Introductions to motivated professionals

► Insightful dialogue on your hiring needs

► Mentoring, market intelligence & solutions

How do we do our work?

► Sourcing strategies for active & passive candidates

► Leveraging professional networks, referrals, and active database

► Innovative recruitment tools and digital technologies

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