Pre-Press Department Manager

About the role

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical, and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high-barrier films, pouches, clamshells, and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility, and environmental sustainability. This role leads all pre-press operations, including Cylinder Technicians and Setup Department Technicians, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

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 downtime.
• Review employee time daily and approve weekly in UKG to ensure accurate payroll.
• Ensure pre-press staff receive at least one formal annual performance review, with additional coaching as necessary.
• Work with HR on TOPPAN’s disciplinary process to address behavioral concerns.
• Ensure pre-press employees complete required safety, quality, and maintenance training as scheduled.
• Maintain communication with vendors to procure proper parts and quantities for the pre-press department.
• Understand and apply all safety rules, regulations, and procedures, including proper PPE and safe manufacturing practices.
• Support Quality initiatives based on customer specifications and feedback from the quality manager.
• Direct continuous improvement initiatives using the Global Performance System (GPS).
• Manage the Failure Analysis process.
• Monitor waste KPIs daily for press operations and drive improvements using the FA process.
• Support GPS through team leadership and direct participation.
• Manage and facilitate the Ei3 process for the facility.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate of Applied Science degree or work-related training relevant to a production manager position.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in a production supervision role or ten years of experience in a roto gravure production environment.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Windows-based programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio).
• Ability to lead and direct personnel.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems accurately and effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to be a team player.

This is an onsite position located at the Morristown, TN 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, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.