OPERATIONS MANAGER - PrintLink - Print & Packaging Recruiters : Job Details

Well established printing company is seeking an experienced Production Operations Manager to lead their Kansas 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, direct fabric printing, 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 and sales
• Troubleshooting fabric and textile printing
• 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 production team within a fabric or textile 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
• Extensive hands-on operations management experience, emphasizing strategic planning, production planning, and manufacturing of large campaigns
• Must be knowledgeable in dye sublimation and direct to garment/DTG digital printing as well as finishing, cutting, and sewing techniques to produce textiles, fabrics, garments, flags, point of sale/POS, point of purchase/POP, banners and fashion
• Knowledge of inkjet large format (roll to roll and flatbed) and small format digital printing a plus
• 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 Southwest of Kansas City 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-###-####. Please mention Ref. #BH747

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About PrintLink

PrintLink is a Professional Placement Firm for employers and job seekers in the packaging, printing, and labels industry. We are recruitment specialists for senior/middle management talent within the graphic communications industry. As career consultants, we connect talent in sales, operations, and technology with job opportunities in print management, digital prepress, information technology, pressroom, bindery, large format printing, and others, including:

Commercial Print

Executive Recruitment

Labels

Publishing

Equipment & Consumables

Direct Mail

Supplies and Equipment

Customer Communications

Flexible Packaging

Folding Cartons

Textile Printing

What do we do?

? Introductions to motivated professionals

? Insightful dialogue on your hiring needs

? Mentoring, market intelligence & solutions

How do we do our work?

? Sourcing strategies for active & passive candidates

? Leveraging professional networks, referrals, and active database

? Innovative recruitment tools and digital technologies

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