Ink Plant Manager

Executive Human Resource Service•Fresno, CA

2d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Executive Human Resource Service is a provider of workforce solutions, offering a range of services to help businesses find and retain top talent is privileged to present an exciting opportunity with a manufacturing company that is one of the largest suppliers to the printing, packaging and labeling industries worldwide. The company operates 180 sites in 40 countries across the globe. Our client, a well-established ink manufacturing company, is currently seeking an experienced Ink Plant Manager to join their team. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Ink Plant Manager looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our client. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages and a dynamic work environment where you can grow and advance your career. Career Opportunity For Ink Plant Manager We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Ink Plant Manager to lead on-site ink operations within a high-performance printing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless ink management, color accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As the Ink Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the ink manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and on-time delivery of products. This role offers significant growth potential within engineering and manufacturing operations. High-performing leaders in this role gain exposure to multi-plant operations, advanced technical development, customer partnership strategy, and operational leadership at scale within the global printing and packaging supply chain. The Ink Plant Manager serves as the primary liaison between the customer and internal technical teams, driving quality, compliance, productivity improvements, and continuous operational excellence. This is a high-visibility leadership role ideal for a technical expert who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and values accountability, precision, and customer partnership.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Printing Technology, or related technical field preferred
5+ years of experience in ink manufacturing, ink management, or printing operations
2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Strong background in color matching and formulation management
Experience working in printing, packaging, or labeling environments
Knowledge of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) compliance standards and environmental regulations
Multi-site or in-plant operational experience preferred
Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States
Advanced color matching and ink blending expertise
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and customer initiatives
High level of accountability and responsiveness
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and record-keeping skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Leadership presence with strong coaching and team development skills
Data-driven decision-making mindset
Customer-first orientation with strong relationship management skills

Responsibilities

Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
This position may support multiple plant locations and requires 24-hour on-call responsiveness for quality-critical issues.
Responsible for managing a team of production workers and ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Supervise Ink Technicians and Graphic Technical Coordinator in all ink support activities.
Manage on-site ink blending operations within structured ink management systems
Coordinate ink inventory, deliveries, and order flow to ensure uninterrupted production
Lead color matching processes and maintain accurate formulation files
Establish and review customer-specific quality standards.
Identify, set and review quality standards for customers.
Effectively coordinate efforts with key customer personnel, particularly during qualification trials.
Develop and execute plans to manage press returns and obsolete materials
Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are maintained at customer locations
Serve as the primary liaison between customer operations and internal technical teams
Support VOC compliance programs and regulatory reporting requirements
Maintain compliance schedules, monitoring systems, and required documentation
Perform full supervisory responsibilities including scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary recommendations
Provide on-site customer service support and technical sales backup