Description
Smyth-Minneapolis is a leading label manufacturer in North America. We take pride in meeting objectives, strive to make our customers happy and enjoy working together. Join our collaborative team and take part in the opportunity to make a difference!
The Press Production Manager oversees the manufacturing of flexographic pressure sensitive labels. You will be responsible for the execution of production and quality output that meets customer and company requirements by leveraging our production procedures. In addition, you will direct personnel towards maximum performance. Decision-making, problem-solving and directly leading your team will encompass your day.
Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and much more. This is a salaried exempt position with base plus variable earnings leading to an OTE range of $110,000 to $120,000.
Compensation based on skills and experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily activities related to press manufacturing production operations
- Work with other leaders to formulate and achieve short- and long-term goals, strategies and outcomes.
- Provide leadership, direction, training, performance management, and growth opportunities for direct reports
- Measure productivity by analyzing performance data, and activity reports
- Monitor production and quality and resolve issues
- Define structure and required staffing levels to obtain optimum efficiency and budget expectations.
- Ensure SOP's and quality standards are on-point and followed
- Lead and sustain continuous improvement efforts and objectives
- Enforce safety requirements and procedures
Ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- Proven experience and deep knowledge of manufacturing production operations, print industry experience is beneficial
- Ability to understand and interpret data as needed to manage production goals and operation / employee performance
- Strong leadership including the ability to mentor, guide, motivate and train a diverse team
- Successful decision-making and results-driven approach
- Effective time management to meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Clear communication and collaboration, both verbally and in writing, with attention to detail
- Responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries of internal and external customers
- Understanding of ISO/BRC quality standards and procedures along with health and safety regulations
- Experience in reporting on key production metrics
- Proficiency in MS Office
Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Required: Minimum Associate's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or 5 plus years in manufacturing leadership role with a large team.
- Preferred: Experience with Lean Manufacturing and ISO/BRC quality practices and audits
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