Pre Production Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:

The Pre Press Department Manager is responsible for leading all pre-press operations, including Cylinder Technicians and Setup Department Technicians, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role drives operational excellence through employee development, continuous improvement initiatives, effective resource planning, and adherence to customer specifications. The manager is accountable for departmental performance, waste reduction, employee engagement, inventory management, and achieving key plant and machine performance metrics.

What you'll be doing:

• 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 any downtime event.
• Review employee time daily and approve weekly, in UKG, to ensure all personnel are paid correctly
• Ensure the pre press staff have at least one formal annual performance review with additional coaching as necessary.
• Work with HR on the use of TOPPAN's disciplinary process / procedures as necessary to address any behavioral concerns.
• Ensure pre press employees complete required safety, quality and maintenance training as scheduled.
• Maintain proper communication with vendors to ensure proper parts and quantities of parts are procured fore pre press department
• Understand and properly apply all safety rules, regulations and procedures including proper personal protective equipment and safe manufacturing practices.
• Support Quality initiatives based on customer specifications and feedback from quality manager
• Direct continuous improvement initiatives with effective utilization of the Global Performance System
• Manage the Failure Analysis process
• Monitor waste KPI's daily for the press operations and drive improvements utilizing the FA process
• Support GPS through team leadership and direct participation.
• Manage and facilitate the Ei3 process for the facility

This is an ONSITE position located out of Morristown, TN Facility

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Should possess a minimum Associate of applied science degree or work related training relative to a production manager position
• Should have a minimum of 3-5 years in a production supervision role or ten years experience working in Roto gravure production environment
• Should be computer literate - including experience with a Windows based programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Visio etc.).
• Should have the ability to lead and direct personnel.
• Should have the ability to trouble shoot equipment problems accurately and effectively.
• Should have the ability to communicate and organize effectively.
• Should demonstrate willingness to be a team player.

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees' overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

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 to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.