Production LeadershipDirect daily operations for gravure presses, ensuring schedules, staffing, and materials align with production goals.Coordinate with planning, prepress, cylinder engraving, plate mounting, ink/solvent rooms, and finishing teams.Monitor run speeds, changeover times, waste levels, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) for both technologies.Troubleshoot issues related to:Gravure: cylinders, cell volume, drying systems, registration.Quality & Process ControlEnsure compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and ISO/GMP requirements.Oversee color management, ink viscosity control, and print consistency for both gravure and flexo.Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for defects such as:Gravure: streaking, hazing, pinholes, color variation.Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and customer approvals.People ManagementLead, train, and develop press operators, helpers, plate mounters, and support staff.Manage staffing levels, shift assignments, and cross-training for the gravure teams.Conduct performance reviews and enforce safety and operational policies.Safety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.Oversee safe handling of inks, solvents, plates, cylinders, and high-speed equipment.Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement in safety culture.Equipment & MaintenancePartner with maintenance teams to schedule preventive maintenance for gravure presses.Monitor condition of:Gravure: cylinders, drying systems, tension control.Recommend equipment upgrades or replacements to improve efficiency and print quality.Materials & InventoryOversee inventory of inks, solvents, substrates, cylinders, plates, anilox rolls, and consumables.Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.Reduce waste through improved setup, ink management, and process optimization.Customer & Cross-Functional CollaborationWork with customer service and sales teams to support new product trials, press approvals, and technical discussions.Participate in customer audits and provide technical expertise on gravure capabilities.Support R&D and product development for new substrates, coatings, ink systems, and print technologies.Skills & QualificationsRequired5+ years of experience in gravure or related printing operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.Strong technical understanding of:Gravure: cylinders, cell volume, drying systems, ink transfer, tension control.Proven ability to manage production metrics (OEE, waste %, downtime, throughput).Experience with color management, ink viscosity control, and print quality troubleshooting.Strong leadership skills with experience training and developing teams.Working knowledge of Lean/CI methodologies.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with tight deadlines.
Gravure Press Manager in sioux falls at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.