Ink Plant Manager

Position

Ink Plant Manager - ENG#755

Engineering & Manufacturing, Printing, Packaging & Labeling Industry

Job Category:
Manufacturing - Production

Industry: Manufacturing - Production

Location:

Fresno, CA (No Relocation Expense Provided)

Salary: $75 - $85K - Based on Experience

Benefits:
Full Benefit Package

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Printing Technology, or related technical field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in ink manufacturing, ink management, or printing operations
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong background in color matching and formulation management
• Experience working in printing, packaging, or labeling environments
• Knowledge of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) compliance standards and environmental regulations
• Multi-site or in-plant operational experience preferred
• Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States

• Advanced color matching and ink blending expertise
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and customer initiatives
• High level of accountability and responsiveness
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and record‑keeping skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Leadership presence with strong coaching and team development skills
• Data‑driven decision‑making mindset
• Customer‑first orientation with strong relationship management skills

• Oversee operations of the ink manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and on‑time delivery of products
• Manage a team of production workers and ensure a safe and productive work environment (supervise Ink Technicians and Graphic Technical Coordinator in all ink support activities)
• Manage on‑site ink blending operations within structured ink management systems
• Coordinate ink inventory, deliveries, and order flow to ensure uninterrupted production
• Lead color matching processes and maintain accurate formulation files
• Establish and review customer‑specific quality standards; identify, set and review quality standards for customers
• Effectively coordinate efforts with key customer personnel, particularly during qualification trials
• Develop and execute plans to manage press returns and obsolete materials
• Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are maintained at customer locations
• Support VOC compliance programs and regulatory reporting requirements; maintain compliance schedules, monitoring systems, and required documentation
• Provide on‑site customer service support and technical sales backup
• Perform full supervisory responsibilities including scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary recommendations
• Serve as the primary liaison between customer operations and internal technical teams

Executive Human Resource Service is partnering with a well‑established ink manufacturing company, one of the largest suppliers to the printing, packaging, and labeling industries worldwide. This role offers significant growth potential within engineering and manufacturing operations, exposure to multi‑plant operations, advanced technical development, and operational leadership at scale within the global supply chain.

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