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CherryRoad Media Printing Plant Production Manager in Slayton, MN [1]

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Date: 2024-08

Job Title: Printing Plant Production Manager

Location: Page 1 Printers, Slayton, MN

Company: CherryRoad Media/CherryRoad Publishing

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us: CherryRoad Media is the nation’s fastest growing newspaper company and a leading provider of high-quality printing solutions, specializing at Page 1 in both web and sheetfed press solutions for internal and external customers. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Printing Plant Production Manager to join our dynamic team.

Job Overview: The Printing Plant Production Manager will oversee all aspects of the production process within our printing facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of the plant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in printing production, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for optimizing processes and driving team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management: Oversee daily operations of the printing plant, including scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation to meet production targets and deadlines.

Oversee daily operations of the printing plant, including scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation to meet production targets and deadlines. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of production staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of production staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Quality Control: Ensure that all products meet or exceed quality standards through rigorous inspection and adherence to quality control procedures.

Ensure that all products meet or exceed quality standards through rigorous inspection and adherence to quality control procedures. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Utilize data and feedback to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Utilize data and feedback to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Maintenance & Safety: Oversee the maintenance and repair of printing equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the plant.

Oversee the maintenance and repair of printing equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the plant. Budget Management: Monitor and control production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead. Develop and manage the production budget to align with financial targets.

Monitor and control production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead. Develop and manage the production budget to align with financial targets. Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to ensure adequate supply and minimize downtime.

Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to ensure adequate supply and minimize downtime. Customer Coordination: Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to address customer requirements, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of products.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Print Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, and/or commensurate experience. Relevant certifications are a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in Print Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, and/or commensurate experience. Relevant certifications are a plus. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a production management role within the printing industry, with a proven track record of successful project management and team leadership, or a go-getter who is demonstrably ready for the next step.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a production management role within the printing industry, with a proven track record of successful project management and team leadership, or a go-getter who is demonstrably ready for the next step. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of printing technologies, processes, and equipment. Familiarity with production management software and systems.

Strong understanding of printing technologies, processes, and equipment. Familiarity with production management software and systems. Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in analyzing production data to drive improvements.

Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in analyzing production data to drive improvements. Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety regulations and practices within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance negotiable

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Paul Hunting, CherryRoad Production Director, at [email protected] with the subject line “Printing Plant Production Manager Application – [Your Name].”

Equal Opportunity Employer: CherryRoad Media is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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