Production Operations Manager

Florida

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Well established printing company is seeking an experienced Production Operations Manager to lead their Florida facility. There is a knowledgeable production crew in place and key initiatives include maintaining financial health of the plant and on time deliveries, process improvement, and waste reduction. This individual will oversee all aspects of production that includes prepress, wide format digital printing, dye sublimation, finishing, sewing, shipping, warehouse, fulfillment, and maintenance. The ideal candidate should be an established leader experienced in dye sub and digital large format printing with a solid track record of working with everyone from machine operators to C-level management to initiate and implement long term strategies geared toward operational excellence. Competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, and 401K.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all aspects of the printing from pre-press through shipping and provide leadership and direction to all production employees 
  • Plan, schedule, and direct production and manufacturing priorities according to customers’ needs and company best practices
  • Hire, lead, coach, develop, and train team members within a fast-paced environment
  • Forecast, schedule, plan, organize, provide strategic direction, and monitor all printing production to achieve maximum productivity, quality, and safety
  • Meet or exceed KPI objectives, and control costs within a metrics driven environment,
  • Work hand in hand with executive management 
  • Establish and administer the budget and hold responsibility for P&L
  • Recommend new processes, software, technologies, equipment, and monitor industry trends
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows
  • Stay up to date on current industry innovations and best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of financial and manufacturing management of a 100 person team within a printing facility
  • A proven track record of supervising a team within a fast-paced printing environment, while reducing costs, and maintaining a high level of safety and quality
  • Proven track record in hands-on operations management, emphasizing strategic planning, production planning, and manufacturing
  • Knowledgeable in inkjet large format (roll to roll and flatbed), digital printing, and dye sublimation on a variety of substrates including: paper, poly, plastics, and textiles/fabric as well as finishing, cutting, and sewing techniques
  • Strong color visual acuity and experience with G7
  • Ability to hire, coach, mentor, and train within a team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literate and experience with Microsoft Office and print management software
  • Currently live or be able to relocate to the Clearwater, FL area
  • Ability to travel to industry events, conferences, and trade shows

All information kept in strict confidence. Contact Donna Monaco at PrintLink or give us a call 800-867-3463. Please mention Ref. #BH578