Printing Operations Supervisor

About the Company

Founded in 1925, Monte Package is a leading provider of agricultural packaging solutions for produce growers and packers across North America. Headquartered in Riverside, Michigan, with additional distribution centers in Florida, Monte Package offers the largest selection of produce containers in the industry, including corrugated boxes, clamshells, wooden baskets, and more. As a service-oriented company, Monte Package combines decades of expertise with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced inventory systems, and a strong logistics network to deliver quality products and exceptional service coast to coast. Now part of the Bunzl family, Monte Package continues to innovate and support the agricultural community with sustainable, efficient packaging solutions.

Join a growing manufacturing company that is bringing label production in-house with a new, state-of-the-art digital printing operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital label printing and finishing equipment.
• Produce high-quality pressure-sensitive labels while meeting production schedules.
• Set up jobs, monitor print quality, and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep equipment in top operating condition.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets customer and quality standards.
• Work with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve efficiency.
• Establish best practices as our label operation continues to grow.
• Raw material inventory management.
• Departmental budget management and planning.
• Product data analysis and forecasting.
• Collaboration with sales, finance, and various other leaders in the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating label presses, flexographic presses, digital presses, or converting equipment.
• Hands-on mechanical skills with the ability to keep production running efficiently.
• Experience with pressure-sensitive labels is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technology.
• Basic computer skills. Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar software is a plus, but not required.
• High level of maturity and confidence necessary to interact with sophisticated internal and external clients.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills with the ability to ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained.
• Product knowledge with clear technical understanding of services to be able to effectively communicate to customers.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility, and creativity.
• Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, work with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of shared information and/or assignments.

Ideal Background

Candidates from label converting, flexographic printing, digital label printing, commercial printing, or packaging environments are encouraged to apply. Experience on any press platform is valued more than experience on a specific manufacturer.

Benefits

• Paid training on modern equipment.
• Opportunity to grow your skills with the latest label printing technology.
• Supportive team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Long-term career opportunity with a stable manufacturer.
• Access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Convenient pay card option – no bank account required.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays, and personal time.