Manufacturing Manager - Printing

PaperWorks • Baldwinsville, NY

6d • $100,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PaperWorks is seeking an experienced Print Department Manager for its folding carton plant in Baldwinsville, New York. The role manages the entire Press Department, including Flexography (Flexo) and Lithography (Litho) operations, and is accountable for safe, efficient, and effective production. The manager works to achieve manufacturing targets, develop team members, and drive operational excellence in support of organizational goals.

The position leads press operations toward safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives; coordinates daily plant activities; promotes LEAN manufacturing; and supports continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and team member engagement. The stated salary range is $100,000–$135,000. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.

Requirements

• Print-related technical expertise in folding carton applications, with broad knowledge across platforms and not limited to a single press type.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or 7–10 years of related Lithography and/or Flexography experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Folding carton industry experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and execute effectively to meet business needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to develop an informal network of internal partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including addressing varied factors and implementing corrective actions.
• Positive attitude, determination, and courage to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure press operations meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Coordinate daily plant activities to achieve manufacturing goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Support and promote a LEAN manufacturing culture, ensuring products meet quality, reliability, and cost requirements.
• Maintain and reinforce standards for safety, customer service, print quality, on-time production, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and control waste to manage production costs and reduce environmental impact.
• Review production costs, quality results, and workflow efficiency, and implement improvements to enhance profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels across stakeholder groups to support collaboration and consistent results.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives supporting department goals, customer satisfaction, and team member engagement.
• Provide coaching, development, and performance management for press department team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager