Printing Plant Manager

Data-Mail, Inc.•Newington, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership, management, and performance oversight for the Data-Graphics manufacturing facility. The role directs plant operations, including production, quality, safety, maintenance, staffing, and continuous improvement. The manager ensures production commitments are met while maintaining quality standards, maximizing efficiency, controlling costs, and fostering accountability, teamwork, and safety. The position combines strategic and hands-on leadership to achieve key performance indicators, customer satisfaction goals, employee engagement objectives, and business growth initiatives. The Plant Manager oversees day-to-day operations and production scheduling; leads and develops supervisors and production personnel; champions quality and corrective action; ensures safety and regulatory compliance; oversees preventive maintenance and improvement initiatives; manages budgets and costs; and communicates operational results, risks, and opportunities to employees and leadership. The role is in person in Newington, Connecticut, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience overseeing production operations and employees.
Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
Experience managing budgets, KPIs, production planning, and quality systems.
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Ability to motivate and develop employees at all levels.
Effective coaching, mentoring, and performance-management skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations and process-improvement methodologies.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Experience using production metrics and KPIs to drive results.
Strong project-management and organizational skills.
Understanding of quality management systems and root-cause analysis techniques.
Knowledge of maintenance planning and equipment reliability principles.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and financial acumen.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to manage customer, vendor, and employee relationships effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
Experience in printing, packaging, direct mail, graphic communications, or a related manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
Knowledge of printing operations, lithographic printing, flexographic printing, finishing, and mailing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily plant operations, including production, scheduling, quality, safety, maintenance, and receiving.
Ensure production schedules and delivery commitments are met while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.
Develop, monitor, and achieve performance metrics for productivity, quality, waste reduction, safety, downtime, labor utilization, and customer satisfaction.
Coordinate with sales, customer service, prepress, and production teams to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Set priorities and allocate resources to support production needs and business objectives.
Analyze performance and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and profitability.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production personnel.
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, professionalism, and employee development.
Conduct performance evaluations, set expectations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, retention, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training and development.
Lead quality initiatives and ensure products meet customer specifications and company standards.
Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor production processes and identify process-improvement and defect-reduction opportunities.
Work with client services and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and maintain business relationships.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment through training, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
Conduct safety reviews and support accident investigations and root-cause analysis.
Ensure appropriate PPE is used and safety procedures are followed.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
Evaluate equipment, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Develop and implement strategies to increase throughput, reduce spoilage, and optimize labor utilization.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and operating expenses.
Monitor labor costs, production costs, and capital expenditures against financial targets.
Participate in forecasting, strategic planning, and facility capital investment decisions.
Communicate operating results, goals, and initiatives to leadership and employees.
Prepare and present reports on plant performance, production metrics, quality trends, safety performance, and improvement initiatives.
Keep executive management informed about significant operational issues, risks, and opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of company objectives.