Printing / Packaging Manager - Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end print and pack operations, from production through final shipment
• Drive daily output across digital, pad, edible, and direct printing platforms (including HP Indigo 6K or similar)
• Oversee bagging, packing, and finishing operations with a focus on throughput and accuracy
• Align printing capacity with downstream packaging and fulfillment capabilities

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, particularly in bagging and material flow
• Optimize floor layouts, staging processes, and material handling strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste

Data & Performance Management

• Track KPIs including output, labor efficiency, downtime, and on-time delivery
• Utilize Excel (pivot tables, reporting tools) to analyze trends and improve performance
• Establish clear accountability metrics across production teams

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff
• Build a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
• Partner with HR on staffing, training, and performance management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Planning, Customer Service, and Sales teams
• Ensure alignment between production schedules and customer commitments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in print production, packaging, fulfillment, or high-volume manufacturing
• Strong understanding of digital printing and finishing operations within a production environment
• Proven ability to improve throughput and operational efficiency
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong production floor presence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven decision making
• Experience with bagging, packing, or fulfillment operations preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment