Production Manager
4 days ago
Jersey City
Job Description Cenveo is a premier North American envelope manufacturer with a legacy spanning over 100 years and an annual output exceeding 30 billion units. We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations in our envelope manufacturing facility in Jersey City, NJ. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Job Summary This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high‐quality production while driving continuous improvement across all shifts. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of printing/converting processes, and a proven ability to manage people, equipment, and workflow in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment. Primary Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must perform with or without reasonable accommodation. • Manage and direct production operations across three (3) shifts to maintain the highest standards of safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and on‐time delivery within a high‐volume envelope manufacturing plant, • Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, machine operators, and support staff., • Maintain strict adherence to safety standards, plant policies, and operating procedures., • Monitor production schedules, machine performance, and staffing to meet customer requirements., • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve throughput., • Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of envelope converting and printing equipment., • Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Scheduling, Shipping and Customer Service to identify and resolve issues and support continuous improvement., • Drive lean manufacturing and cost‐reduction initiatives., • Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation., • Support hiring, training, performance evaluations, and employee engagement efforts., • Assist in budget planning and cost control for labor, materials, and equipment., • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensure they are communicated and implemented within the team. Other (Non-Essential) Functions Includes functions which are normally performed by persons holding this title. However, these functions may be reassigned to other employees as part of a "Reasonable Accommodation" under the ADA. • Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and resolve complex operational issues. (Moved this bullet for the 7th bullet to the 1st, • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted., • Proven people‐focused leader who fosters a respectful, supportive environment while maintaining accountability., • 7--10 years of production leadership experience, ideally in printing, converting, or envelope manufacturing., • Strong knowledge of envelope‐converting and printing equipment a plus., • Robust technical maintenance leadership experience in fast‐paced manufacturing operations., • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills., • Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems., • Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement., • Other duties as assigned. (Move to the last bullet.) Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions • Frequent standing, walking, and movement around the production floor., • Occasional lifting or moving of materials., • Exposure to manufacturing noise; PPE required., • Ability to distinguish color for print and quality checks. Cenveo is an EEO Employer