Print Manager
Reports To: VP Manufacturing
Back-up Position: VP Manufacturing
​
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-
Operate a Safe workplace for employees, and insuring compliance with food safety requirement while optimizing department productivity, quality and material yield (waste).
-
Direct a professional, high quality printing process by identifying the process for each job, document it and assign task accordingly.
-
Direct and Manage the Pre-Press (Plate Inventory and Mounting & Ink), Press and Ink production operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
-
Align the day-to-day work of the printing team with production benchmarks.
-
Train and manage the printing team.
-
Prepare data and analysis on the business unit for weekly performance management meeting.
-
Optimize internal processes and minimize data entry.
-
Work in collaboration with the Graphics team on graphics and plate related matters.
-
Assist team as required to maximize the output of the printing team.
-
Complete associate performance reviews in a timely manner.
-
Review all invoices of supplies used by the print team, to ensure minimal expenses.
-
Manage the hiring process of all Printing Team members.
-
Work in collaboration with the Engineering/Maintenance Manager to coordinate all prevent maintenance events and routine repairs.
-
Manage manpower requirements of the department to meet production demand.
-
Communicate and maintain all printing related Key Performance Indicators at all levels with the facility.
-
Review all CAPAs, Material Holds, Complaints, and Deviations with the printing department on a regular basis.
-
Lead non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions that are related to printing department.
-
Ensure documentation and controls are appropriate for customers, organization, SQF and any additional required audits.
-
Attend printing trial production runs when required.
-
Develop and review operational instructions and make recommendations to management to improve efficiency.
-
Actively participate in the morning production meeting/walk in a positive manner.
-
Preform additional task as requested.
​
SQF/Food Safety Responsibilities
-
Assure compliance with all SQF Procedure requirements.
-
Assure compliance with all GMP requirements.
-
Assure compliance with all 5S procedures and requirements.
-
Assure all products are manufactured in a safe, quality manner.
-
Assure compliance with all customer specifications.
-
Promote and enforce compliance with all employees.
​
Job Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
-
Communicate orally and/or in writing, to other departments
-
Meet or exceed customer expectations
-
Ensure the training of other operators on essential job functions
-
Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
-
Be able to lift, push/pull 45 lbs.
-
Be able to stand for prolonged periods
-
Must be able to walk up and downstairs
​