Pre-Press Department Manager

TOPPAN Packaging Americas • Morristown, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre Press Department Manager is responsible for leading all pre-press operations, including Cylinder Technicians and Setup Department Technicians, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role drives operational excellence through employee development, continuous improvement initiatives, effective resource planning, and adherence to customer specifications. The manager is accountable for departmental performance, waste reduction, employee engagement, inventory management, and achieving key plant and machine performance metrics.

Requirements

• Should possess a minimum Associate of applied science degree or work related training relative to a production manager position
• Should have a minimum of 3-5 years in a production supervision role or ten years experience working in Roto gravure production environment
• Should be computer literate - including experience with a Windows based programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Visio etc.).
• Should have the ability to lead and direct personnel.
• Should have the ability to trouble shoot equipment problems accurately and effectively.
• Should have the ability to communicate and organize effectively.
• Should demonstrate willingness to be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Manager with production planning and operation
• Manage 24-hour operations to ensure each shift is supported with personnel with appropriate skillsets to minimize any downtime event.
• Review employee time daily and approve weekly, in UKG, to ensure all personnel are paid correctly
• Ensure the pre press staff have at least one formal annual performance review with additional coaching as necessary.
• Work with HR on the use of TOPPAN’s disciplinary process / procedures as necessary to address any behavioral concerns.
• Ensure pre press employees complete required safety, quality and maintenance training as scheduled.
• Maintain proper communication with vendors to ensure proper parts and quantities of parts are procured fore pre press department
• Understand and properly apply all safety rules, regulations and procedures including proper personal protective equipment and safe manufacturing practices.
• Support Quality initiatives based on customer specifications and feedback from quality manager
• Direct continuous improvement initiatives with effective utilization of the Global Performance System
• Manage the Failure Analysis process
• Monitor waste KPI’s daily for the press operations and drive improvements utilizing the FA process
• Support GPS through team leadership and direct participation.
• Manage and facilitate the Ei3 process for the facility

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree