Print Production Manager

Your Job

Grow your career with Georgia-Pacific! We are hiring a Print Production Manager at our Dixie Products manufacturing facility in Lexington, KY.

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of our Printing Operations, including people, processes, and equipment.

You will lead a team of approximately 60 employees, with six direct reports, and be accountable for the overall performance of the Printing department, including talent development, operational efficiency, and equipment optimization.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead through principles, motivate and develop people, establish disciplined operations and key performance indicators (KPIs), and effectively execute work processes.

Strong change leadership skills are critical for success in this role.

Our Team

As part of the site's leadership team, you will report to the Product System Leader and collaborate closely with leaders from Logistics, Maintenance, and Converting Operations to align on site priorities, strategies, and best practices.

Together, the leadership team works to ensure world-class operations and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do



* Supervise, coach, and develop employees directly and through first-level supervisors.


* Monitor the health and effectiveness of Printing processes and lead improvements to streamline activities.


* Resolve complex operational issues while holding top-level accountability for results.


* Partner with corporate teams and other sites to identify and implement best practices for printing operations.


* Ensure operational training, knowledge sharing, and resources are in place to optimize operations.


* Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts to address equipment failures and process gaps.


* Oversee Printing improvement efforts focused on:



* Optimizing printing run times.


* Ensuring adequate supply of printed board.


* Minimizing production waste.


* Meeting or exceeding quality standards.


* Tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing operations.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).


* Experience as a supervisor, engineer, or leader working with industrial equipment operations.


* Experience leading projects, teams, and/or improvement efforts.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Associate's degree or higher in a relevant technical field.


* Background in operations and maintenance, preferably with large-scale printing or paper operations.


* Experience with electrical/electronic systems and automated equipment.


* Proven experience leading a team through adaptive or cultural changes.

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