General Manager

Upper Midwest US

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Well established printing company is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their very rural Upper Midwest facility. There is a knowledgeable production crew in place and key initiatives include maintaining on time deliveries, process workflow/improvement, and waste reduction. This individual will oversee all aspects of the facility that includes prepress, printing, binding, finishing, logistics, mailing, distribution and fulfillment. The ideal candidate should be an established leader experienced in lean manufacturing and six sigma with a solid track record of working with department managers and C-level management to initiate and implement long term strategies geared toward operational excellence. Competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and benefits package.

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
  • Meet or exceed KPI objectives
  • Hire, lead, coach and train team members, managers, 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
  • Oversee research and recommend new equipment intended to grow sales and confirm efficiency

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience managing within a printing facility
  • A proven track record of supervising a large team, while reducing costs, and maintaining a high level of safety and quality
  • Proven track record in business and management; emphasizing financial and strategic planning, and lean manufacturing
  • Experience with high volume offset/litho and digital printing and binding
  • 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 Microsoft Office

All information kept in strict confidence. Contact Donna Monaco at dmonaco@printlink.com and mention Ref. #BH935