Print Manager

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products.With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.JOB PURPOSETo manage, directly and through the Team Leaders, the pre-press and print production areas, this covers Lithographic printing processes. To ensure that the department achieves the Production plan and is effective and efficient with regard to labour, material usages and other budgetary cost constraints. To achieve budgeted machine performance efficiencies as a minimum Striving for continual improvements in machine efficiency, waste reduction, product quality and customer service levels.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESProvide day to day advice to Shift Leaders on people management and technical issues when required.Set, achieve and improve targets in key performance indicators such as waste, machine efficiency, customer service, quality, hygiene and health 'safety. Develop the process capability in line with changing technology and utilise the Lean Programme to ensure its effectiveness.Develop employees both individually and as teams and ensure effective day-to-day management of people.• Ensure effective inter-departmental communication• Improve customer service and reduce customer complaints.Assist and oversee new equipment trials, from development to implementation and resolve any associated issues.Co-ordinate, direct and support the activities of the departmental supervisors to meet production needs.- Set departmental objectives and monitor performance accordingly.- Identify recruitment and development needs.- Handle discipline and grievance issues.- Create and develop a team-working environment. Support department supervisors in achieving weekly targets in respect of production output, work in progress, service levels and machine efficiencies.Manage within departmental budgets set and identify opportunities for cost reductions in areas such as overtime, labour, consumables, maintenance and waste, utilising the Lean Programme to ensure effectiveness.Ensure work loading is planned to the correct machines in order to produce economically and efficiently in accordance with customer and company quality standards including ISO quality, H&S and environmental standards.Be proactive in developing solutions to operational issues, when required.Identify quality issues and recommend adjustments or resolutions in order to rectify any issues.To continually improve the culture and attitudes towards Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements and to hold people accountable for their own actions and behaviours. To ensure that all H&S checks and audit actions are carried out in a timely mannerRegularly monitor and report on machine efficiencies for Management analysis, identify trends and make recommendations in order to prevent or control any occurring issues.Assist in organising the workplace to achieve high standards of housekeeping and report any defects, hazards or issues to the relevant dept and assist with day to day operations within the Dept as and when requiredEnsure regular and effective communication within and from all areas of production to achieve common business aims.Provide regular performance statistics/reports as directed.Liaise with customers as and when required with off site visits to be expected.Maintain and update effective training schedules to maximise the skills base of all department employees. Liaise with the appropriate depts in order to coordinate the training required.Utilise various training mechanisms as part of the ongoing training schedule.Provide technical support to all members of the department as and when requiredEnsure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures within all areas to satisfy both company and customer requirements – ISO, hygiene, health 'safety.Identify opportunities for improving systems of work, and successfully implement.Control waste effectively.Drive through and support the introduction of new systems and changes within the areas, to meet with new company directives, legislation and standards. Direct and manage technical innovation and introductionTo continually improve manufacturing efficiencies in the Pre-Press and Print areas, reducing costs and achieving all key operational performance objectivesEnsure daily shift tool box talks and monthly team briefs are heldThis Job Framework is not exhaustive and the jobholder is expected to carry out other duties and tasks as deemed appropriate to the role of Print Manager or to any other employee at a similar level within the CompanyPERFORMANCE INDICATORSAchieve departmental KPI’s Constantly strive to reduce downtime to agreed levels Meet and maintain customer requirements in terms of quality and outputCompliance with the company’s quality standards (PS9000, ISO9001 and BRC/IoP)Adherence to the company’s health safety & environment standards (HASAWA Act)Maintain a good overall condition of work area through routine maintenanceAccurate & efficient control of components including filing and good housekeeping practicesKPI performance in Make Ready, Run, Downtime and STTF (sheets to the floor) -Budget Cost Saving Department housekeeping improvement – 5s continuousTraining attendanceSKILLS/QUALSKnowledge of Large Format Lithographic Printing PressesProfessionally trained in management disciplines and understanding of modern tools and techniquesLeadership Skills and a Team PlayerStrategic approach with strong problem solving and analytical skillsProject managementKnowledge and understanding of , Lean Manufacturing and Six SigmaChange management experienceGood verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organisational skillsKnowledge and understanding of BRC, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001Able to work in a fast paced environment – FMCG preferredStrong commercial awareness and business acumen Computer literate, able to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook/EmailOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritising Workload to achieve targeted KPI’sAbility to identify opportunities for process improvements to machinery and/or employeesINTERPERSONAL SKILLSSense of urgencyEnergy and driveHigh standards, compliance mentalityAnalytical thinkingPeople developmentResults focussedPositive attitude and commitmentAbility to apply good practice and common sense in a people management environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to influence others and generate new ideasEffective problem-solving and decision making Forward thinking, innovative and able to see the ‘bigger picture’

Created: 2025-08-01