Shrink Assistant Print Manager

AMERICAN FUJI SEAL•Bardstown, KY

1d•$72,360 - $85,129•Onsite

About The Position

The Shrink Assistant Print Manager supports the Shrink Print Manager in leading safe, compliant, high-quality, and efficient department operations. This position coordinates daily activities, develops team capability, monitors performance, and collaborates across functions to meet customer requirements and departmental KPI goals. The role exercises delegated authority and assumes assigned leadership responsibilities in the Shrink Print Manager’s absence.

Requirements

Adaptability: Responds effectively to change, shifting priorities, and evolving business and customer needs. Anticipates challenges and adjusts strategies to deliver timely, informed, and solution-oriented responses. Confronts obstacles with courage and resilience, learns from setbacks, and remains focused forward in dynamic environments, aligning decisions with organizational values and expectations.
Collaboration: Works effectively across teams, departments, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals and deliver value to internal and external customers. Builds respectful, professional relationships grounded in trust. Integrates diverse perspectives, addresses conflict constructively and fosters an inclusive team environment. Shares knowledge, supports others' development, and contributes to sustained organizational growth.
Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy in leadership interactions. Recognizes how words, decisions, and behaviors affect others and adjusts the approach accordingly. Listens actively, seeks to understand diverse perspectives, and responds thoughtfully rather than reactively – especially in high-pressure or difficult situations. Build trust through transparency, composure, and respect, fostering a psychologically safe, high-performing work environment.
Integrity: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and transparently in both verbal and written interactions. Actively listens, asks clarifying questions, and engages in constructive dialogue – even in difficult conversations – to build trust. Demonstrates respect for diverse perspectives and cultures. Upholds company policies and ethical standards, and maintains a strong safety-first mindset, leading by example to ensure a compliant and secure work environment.
People Development: Delivers results through others by setting clear expectations and aligning individual and team goals with the organizational strategy. Establishes SMART, measurable objectives and holds team members accountable for performance outcomes. Builds capability through consistent coaching, meaningful, actionable feedback, and differentiated performance management. Addresses development needs directly and constructively, recognizes strengths, and prepares individuals for expanded responsibility. Promotes accountability, alignment, and continuous growth to sustain high performance across the team.
Decision Making: Demonstrates sound judgment by analyzing information, exploring alternatives, and selecting the most effective action based on relevant factors. Recognizes when a decision is required and clearly defines the issue. Gathers data, conducts research, and engages stakeholders to develop a comprehensive understanding of the situation. Evaluates options by weighing pros and cons, assessing risks, and anticipating potential outcomes. Prioritizes key decision factors and ranks alternatives accordingly. Makes timely, well-informed decisions, even in complex or uncertain situations.
Innovation: Contributes ideas, embraces feedback, and stays informed about industry trends and competitive opportunities. Demonstrates a willingness to embrace change, experiment, and pursue continuous improvement. Shares innovative ideas that foster team and organizational growth.
Safety and Compliance: Consistently demonstrates “safety first” mindset, adheres to company safety and security policies and dedicated to employee safety and well-being.
Analytical: Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically.
Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; college coursework or relevant technical training required.
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing operations, people leadership, and departmental budgeting or cost management.
Working knowledge of continuous-improvement practices, including Gemba, 6S, and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

Promotes the health, safety, and well-being of team members and protects products and equipment by reinforcing a safety-first culture.
Coordinates departmental safety, fire-safety, hazardous-material, sustainability, recycling, and 6S activities in the Shrink Print Department and Cylinder Room.
Supports compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA requirements and coordinates required training and documentation.
Supports the Shrink Print Manager in planning and coordinating daily department activities to meet manufacturing schedules, customer requirements, and plant objectives.
Provides day-to-day direction to supervisors and associates within delegated authority and assumes assigned leadership responsibilities in the manager’s absence.
Monitors staffing, processes, equipment utilization, costs, and departmental KPIs; communicates results and coordinates corrective actions with the appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinates equipment repairs and preventive maintenance based on safety, customer demand, and line efficiency; supports equipment purchasing and spare-parts availability.
Supports capital-investment planning and implementation and monitors project and equipment performance.
Collaborates with Customer Service, Sales, Quality, Process Engineering, Graphic Arts, Ink Development, supervisors, support staff, and operators to ensure products meet customer specifications.
Partners with QA and QC to investigate material complaints and process issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and support accurate customer communication.
Supports BRC requirements and other plant-wide quality initiatives and serves as the designated process owner for Shrink Print and Engraving when assigned.
Builds trust through daily engagement, leads by example, and reinforces company values and performance expectations.
Supports hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, discipline, and housekeeping activities in coordination with the Shrink Print Manager and Human Resources.
Ensures team members receive training on processes, changes, equipment upgrades, safety requirements, and performance metrics.
Evaluates relevant technologies and methods, recommends improvements, and coordinates approved continuous-improvement initiatives.