Print Manager

AJMPackagingCorporation

SouthgateMI

JobOverview-

AJM Packaging Corporation one of Americas leading manufacturers of paper products including paper plates cups bowls and bags is seeking an innovative influential and highly energetic Print Manager to add to our growing team! The Print Manager serves as a key leader in one of our core departments and leads and develops print staff while managing flexographic operations to maximize uptime quality and efficiency; provides technical expertise on CI/wide-web presses (including Bobst and Uteco) drives continuous improvement troubleshoots equipment issues and oversees KPIs and inventory management.

Responsibilities&Duties

• Operating on a continuous 24/7 schedule supervise and lead staff by assigning work providing technical instruction reviewing performance conducting evaluations and fostering ongoing skill development.
• Provide comprehensivehands-ontechnicalpress/print machinetraining to allemployees includingattendantstechnicianandpressmen.
• Planorganizeandmanagedepartmentaloperationstomaximizeequipmentuptime production throughput and consistent print quality.
• Troubleshoot printing machinery and related equipment identify root causes implement corrective actions and drive continuous process improvements using Lean TPM or similar methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership for CI/wide-web flexographic presses including setup changeoverstroubleshootingandbest-practicestandardwork;experiencewithBobstandUtecopresses is strongly preferred.
• Monitorprintqualityadjustpressesforcolorandregisterandimplementstandardized procedures to reduce errors scrap and waste.
• EnsurestrictadherencetosafetyandqualitystandardsincludingPPEGMPLOTOHACCPand SQF requirements.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency downtime scrap and quality providing clear operational updates to leadership.
• Monitorinventorylevelsofprintingsuppliesandcoordinateorderingorprocurement recommendations for consumables replacement parts and related materials.

MinimumRequirements

• Bachelorsdegreefromfour-yearcollegeoruniversitypreferablyinprint managementbusinessorengineering and eight years or more of high-volume print experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Musthave3 years ofpriorsupervisoryexperienceanddemonstratedleadershipskills.
• Experience with high-speed wide-web printing preferably using the flexographic process; experience with Bobst andUtecopresses is strongly preferred.
• Experience in paper packaging printing paper converting or the consumer products industry is strongly preferred.

Benefits -

At AJM our comprehensive Cafeteria Benefits Plan and Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria planyoullreceive a comprehensive package of company paid medical dental optical life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning janitorial and order processingsuppliesand equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothersoperatingout of a small warehouse in Detroits Eastern Market. In1957they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroits southwest side where for the very first time they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer today employingnearly 3000people andoperatingeight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategicallylocatedthroughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded but the companys commitment to its customers and employees alike has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So too is the founding brothers entrepreneurial spirit can do attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the companys success from the very family owned andoperated still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality productstheyvecome to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development -

At AJM we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and for that reason we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers toimpedeyour progresshereand no ceilings to halt your your own destiny and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

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AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace religion color sex nationaloriginor other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Manager