Plant Production Manager (Flexographic) - Judge Group

Location: Bowling Green, KY
Salary: $90,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our fortune 500 manufacturing client is currently seeking a Plant Production Manager with Flexographic press experience. Along with managing production this position selects and applies engineering techniques and procedures to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in order to optimize production.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for assigned projects. Involve and utilize the appropriate resources to achieve objectives. 
• Responsible for optimizing production through efficient use of equipment, raw materials, and lab resources.
• Support the current Quality Management System and pursue recognizable or identified opportunity for improvement. 
• Reviews artwork concepts for cost-effective production and introduction through interaction with design groups, customers, and sales.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for all printing presses.
• Recommends, develops and helps implement Critical Process Equipment system.  Also develops other systems, which improve reliability, reduces costs and maintains “world-class” operational controls.
• Leads/Champions specific World Class Operations initiatives including Quality and Efficiency Programs such as Lean Manufacturing, ISO, 5S and Six Sigma
• Analyzes production records to insure production meets capabilities.
• Insures quality and service standards are met and exceeded through establishing of standards, statistical methods, good communication, follow-up and proper training.     
• Demonstrate good judgment and strong decision-making skill to trouble shoot problematic situations. 
• Support other functional groups as needed. 
• Works closely with internal and / or external customers to define requirements and translate them into measurable objectives. 
• Apply statistical techniques to analyze and measure data or progress, as appropriate. 
• Defines and reports opportunities for product reliability improvements, as necessary. Works closely with the Production Manager(s) to recommend and justify needed equipment upgrades or modifications. 
• Determine process capabilities to improve productivity and efficiencies, where applicable. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• BS in engineering or equivalent, or five or more years related experience and / or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous supervision and project management experience preferred. 
• Must have an in-depth understanding of chemical properties within the plastic industry. 
  
• Knowledge of and skills in the use of flexographic printing presses and processes. 
• Strong computer aptitude and experience. Intimate knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Database development experience a plus. 
  
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience in Flexographic printing.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, ISO, Six Sigma is a plus. 
• At least 2 years of management experience required

Contact: apatt@judge.com