Printing Manager

Graphic Packaging Careers•Mississauga, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Graphic Packaging International produces paperboard and paper-based packaging for many recognized brands. With over 25,000 employees in more than 130 locations worldwide, the company strives to be environmentally responsible and committed to workplace diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

5-7+ years related work experience in a printing management or supervisory role within a printing facility.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.