Production Manager

Bizerba Labels Solutions is looking for a Production Manager. This role leads daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and supporting a motivated, high-performing team.

• Organize, direct, and oversee all aspects of daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Optimize the utilization of printing equipment and machinery while coordinating closely with Production Planning, Quality, and Maintenance departments to prioritize work and maintain operational excellence.
• Supervise production supervisors, team leaders, press operators, and press helpers, while leading hiring, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a positive, safe, and motivating work environment through employee engagement, safety training, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain quality control standards, analyze non-conformities, and drive corrective and preventive actions to support continuous improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S, and Kaizen programs, to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
• Develop staffing plans and allocate resources to ensure internal and external SLA targets are consistently achieved.
  
  Manage production budgets, monitor operating costs, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, waste, downtime, and OEE.
• Collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Manage biweekly payroll and timecard approval processes, ensuring accurate employee hours, attendance tracking, and timely submission in compliance with company policies and payroll deadlines.

• Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Printing Technology, or a related field or comparable relevant experience.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in printing or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with production management systems and ERP software.
• In-depth knowledge of flexographic, offset, and digital printing processes (highly desirable).