Printing (Production) Manager

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Printing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of printing operations in a food-grade packaging facility, ensuring productivity targets are met through effective maintenance and people management.

Core Competencies
Technical Expertise in Printing Processes Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Compliance Leadership and People Development

Project and Change Management Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Key Activities
Activity A: Technical Operations and Print Process Management

• Oversee daily operations of printing Press, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety compliance is met.
• Ensure effective problem solving and corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage print/plate approvals, print trials, and print quality.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained to manufacturers specifications.
• Ensure equipment is performing at targeted speeds.
• Maintain compliance with industry, and customer-specific print standards.
• Track KPI metrics, waste, speeds, make readies, etc. and drive areas for improvement.
• Drive project and action item PDCA's to keep tasks, actions, due dates and responsibilities organized and completed on time and on budget.
• 5S area to ensure a safe, organized and productive work environment.
• Manage the print plate, docket verification, plate cleaning and plate return process.
• Manage all inputs to production and ensure stock levels are maintained.

Activity B: People Management and Training

• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and technical directions to unionized departmental employees.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Support cross-training and certification programs to ensure operational flexibility.
• Recruitment and onboarding of employees new to the Printing department
• Manage employee training and certification program.

Activity C: Quality Control and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor print quality and conduct root cause analysis for defects or non-conformances.
• Implement corrective actions and maintain documentation of improvements.
• Standardize SOPs, quality checklists, production boards, and visual controls across printing operations.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve material-related issues and drive innovation.

Minimum Qualifications (Education)

• 5-7+ years related work experience in a printing management or supervisory role within a printing facility.
• Lean Six Sigma or TMP knowledge would be beneficial.
• Maintenance Background would be beneficial.
• Diploma or degree in Printing Technology, Graphic Communications, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of printing systems, ink systems, and substrates.
• Working knowledge of GMP, SQF, HCCP and printing standards.
• Proficiency in press troubleshooting, print quality control, and process improvement.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email