Flexographic Printing Manager
5 days ago
Rochester
Job Description Flexographic Printing Manager Schedule: Monday-Friday (6:00AM-2:30PM) Base Salary: $50,000-$72,000/yr. Must have: • Flexographic Printing Supervisory experience, managing direct reports. Our client is growing by leaps and bounds! Due to an internal promotion we have a current need for a Flexographic Printing Manager to join our client's team! If you have a passion for being in the printing industry, but don't like working off schedules, rotating hours or shift schedules, and prefer consistency and a strong work-life balance then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is an expert in Pressure Sensitive labels, Labeling Systems, and Screen Printed products and specialize in printing on various materials, such as films, foils, and papers, using flexography, screen, and digital printing processes. Their labels are designed to endure tough conditions like water, oil, and extreme temperatures, ensuring they deliver your message effectively. With capabilities ranging from small to large quantities and numerous printing options, they are equipped to meet any label and printing needs. Job Summary: This is a full-time, on-site role located in Western, NY. The Manager of the Flexographic Print Department will oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality output, and manage a team of press operators in both flexo and digital print departments. Responsibilities include setting up and operating printing presses, maintaining equipment, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and managing production schedules. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting issues and optimizing workflows for efficiency. The Flexographic Printing Manager will maintain equipment, uphold quality standards, manage a small team of direct reports, and drive continuous improvement to meet production goals and client expectations. Job Responsibilities: • Oversee and streamline daily flexographic print operations, including setup, plate mounting, ink management, and press running, • Manage, train, and mentor press operators and prepress staff; schedule shifts and develop performance standards and KPIs, • Develop and implement training programs to boost team technical skills and efficiency, • Monitor and analyze production metrics, e.g., throughput, waste, downtime, to drive improvements, • Troubleshoot printing issues such as print defects, registration errors, and press malfunctions; ensure swift resolution, • Maintain equipment via regular inspections, maintenance schedules, and coordination of repairs., • Ensure safety and adherence to quality and regulatory standards within the press room, • Coordinate with prepress, packaging, quality control, maintenance, and other departments for seamless workflow., • Stay current on industry advancements (e.g., new press technology, plates, inks, software) and implement best practices, • Develop and execute quality and cost-control strategies, continuously improving productivity Requirements: • 3+ years of experience in flexographic press printing processes, and manufacturing, required., • Ability to set up, operate, and maintain printing presses, • Hands-on expertise with flexo plates, anilox rolls, colors, ink, doctor blades, and registration systems, desired., • Strong understanding of colors, inks, complex changeovers, quality control and production schedules, • Must have prior experience managing direct reports, responsible for scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage to meet production demands., • Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with press maintenance practices., • Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, • Excellent communication and organizational skills, • Experience in a similar role within the printing industry is required.Company DescriptionWe’re Infinia Search. We’re a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates.We’re Infinia Search. We’re a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates.