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Zumbiel, located in Hebron, KY (just a 20-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati, OH) is one of the largest independent folding carton companies in the country.

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Position:Flexographic Printing Operations Manager

Location: Hebron, KY

Job Id:255

# of Openings:0

Position:Flexographic Printing Operations Manager

Reports to: Production Manager

Company Overview:

Zumbiel Packaging is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing business for over 170 years. We are a printing company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.

Why work for us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
• Culture and engagement committee
• Wellness program
• Room for growth and development

Deliver company business objectives in Safety, Quality and Productivity using subject matter expertise and Continuous Improvement principles while effectively engaging their direct reports and leading their cross functional team of hourly personnel within the production operation. This individual must possess strong interpersonal skills, align with our culture and to do what is necessary, within plant guidelines and procedures, to ensure the shift and overall operation is successful.

• Ability to lead up to 75 employees in their job assignments within any area of the operation and accountability for major plant equipment assets.
• Lead and manager daily management boards taking immediate and long-term corrective actions for missed targets.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/teach/mentor, provide feedback/constructive criticism and performance manage personnel.
• Sustain a clean and safe working environment and maintain compliance with established company and customer policies and procedures.
• Champion company safety and quality culture, as well as active participation and contribution to Continuous Improvement programs and initiatives.
• Ability to communicate job expectations and ensure accountability to established standards/processes/practices/procedures.
• Achieve production plan and production targets by effectively scheduling and assigning personnel, and resolving safety, quality, productivity, maintenance, and personnel issues as they arise.
• Understand, communicate, and execute production priorities. Ensure accurate results and information is reported on shift production summaries.
• Demonstrated experience automating equipment and processes.
• Complete all necessary personnel documentation and reports (including time & attendance) and conduct effective performance reviews.

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations Management, Technical) or higher preferred or equivalent experience and education).

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years total managing a high-performance flexographic department
• Experience with 6S/Continuous Improvement (Lean)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with machinery/automation and computer-based software (financial reporting, attendance tracking, inventory control and Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, works with a sense of urgency and purpose, able to balance priorities and function independently, well-organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally & written, with all levels of employees.
• Experience in process improvement programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to change and support/lead manufacturing projects.
• Printing/Packaging experience

The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment, requiring prolonged standing (60%), moderate walking (30%), and occasional sitting (10%). Requires near/far acuity and color vision. Must adhere to plant PPE requirements.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Zumbiel Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.