Director of Manufacturing Operations - Print Bindery & Finishing

Great opportunity for Directors and Managers with experience in the print/packaging industry! Jettison is representing a company that is looking to immediately hire an experienced and qualified Director of Manufacturing Operations for their Monroe location. The company is an award-winning manufacturer, offering design, marketing, print and packaging solutions, along with being committed to their employees by offering a great work environment, competitive salary and benefits!

Overview

Provide oversight, guidance and leadership to the Production Management team to assure the on-time execution of daily schedules, maintain the strictest quality requirements while meeting and improving budgeted costs. Your leadership skills and proven hands-on experience in the Print Industry are a must.

Familiarity with all the Print Production manufacturing disciplines and expert level knowledge of one or more of the following is required – Pre-Press, Press, Finishing, Bindery, Assembly, Mailing, and Shipping. You will report to the VP, Manufacturing in OH.

Shift availability - Day shift 6am - 4pm

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Pre-Press, Sheetfed Lithography, Digital Printing, Finishing, Bindery, Assembly, Mailing, Buyout and Shipping departments.
• Collaborate with Scheduling to define concise daily Production Schedules for each department that support the overall Schedule Commitments for the plant.
• Participate in creating Training and Development programs and lead their implementations
• Provide effective operational and support plans for your employees by providing clear objectives, tools and resources needed to succeed and continual review for feedback.
• Implement Continuous Improvement through relentless focus on corrective, preventive actions using process improvements, KPI’s, TPM’s (Total Productive Manufacturing) and improved quality systems and building this philosophy throughout the organization.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive Equipment Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Champion and participate in all company Safety and LEAN programs.
• Improve safety recordable rate through heightened awareness, safety audits and improvements in housekeeping.
• Improve the customer experience by assuring product quality, reducing costs and exceeding customer expectations.
• Work Closely with Project Management and Sales on job updates and scheduling.
• Must participate with leadership in developing and tracking KPIs for all areas of your responsibility
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive pertinent experience with progressive responsibility managing staff and resources.
• B.S., Degree in Print Management preferred or equivalent business experience and training.
• Must have broad knowledge of the Commercial Printing, Bindery and Finishing.
• Experience with a Print Industry ERP system – Pace is a plus.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Suite.
• Exposure to ISO certification a plus.
  
  

Jettison provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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