Sabert Corporation · 5 hours ago
Pressroom Department Manager
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSabert Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The Pressroom Department Manager provides leadership and technical expertise to ensure all pressroom operations meet safety, quality, and cost objectives, while managing day-to-day production and personnel within a food packaging environment.
Food and BeveragePackaging Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and manage all pressroom personnel, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and terminations in partnership with Human Resources and the Plant Operations Manager
Manage department staffing levels, schedules, overtime, time-off approvals, and timecard accuracy to ensure adequate coverage and labor cost control
Conduct regular and frequent performance conversations, administer corrective actions, and ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures
Ensure all department employees are trained in and consistently follow GMP, Food Safety, Quality, HACCP, and Safety practices in line with corporate, plant, and third-party auditing requirements
Maintain a strong floor presence to motivate and engage work teams, remove obstacles, and drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Identify, develop, and mentor talent within the department, building succession plans and promoting internal growth opportunities
Measuring and analyzing key production and operating data (OEE, waste, throughput, downtime, labor efficiency)
Leading productivity improvement meetings with technical leads and supervisors and ensuring follow-through on action items
Reducing waste by communicating expectations, implementing improvement processes, and tracking and correcting variances to targets
Review all production run estimates and job tickets for printing and die-cutting to ensure:
Proper equipment assignment and readiness
Availability of inks, plates, dies, substrates, and other consumables
Planned run speeds and setup times are realistic and achieved where possible
Ensure production of safe, compliant, and high-quality products that meet all customer specifications and regulatory requirements
Partner with the Quality Manager on quality improvement initiatives, corrective and preventive actions, and response to customer complaints
Prepare staff and documentation for customer audits, HACCP audits, municipal and regulatory inspections, and plant tours
Conduct and document regular internal audits to verify compliance, drive corrective actions, and demonstrate quality performance to customers
Plan and execute equipment layout changes, installations, and start-ups
Optimize press and die-cut equipment performance, reliability, and changeover times
Ensure all projects are implemented safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule
Actively participate in plant Leadership Team meetings, fostering strong relationships with peer managers to optimize plant-wide performance and cross-departmental coordination
Ensure product safety, legality, quality, and regulatory compliance for all products produced and shipped from the pressroom
Uphold and model all company policies related to safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, environmental, and regulatory compliance
Perform additional related duties as assigned to support overall plant objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Technical discipline, or Business Management/Operations (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume, continuous or batch production environment
Minimum 7 years of flexographic printing experience in a packaging or related industry
Experience operating or managing Uteco Onyx CI Flexo Press equipment preferred, but not required
Demonstrated Registration And Color-matching Experience Strongly Preferred
Experience in large-scale operations (150+ employees) preferred
Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, make informed decisions quickly, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Track record of measurable results in safety, productivity, waste reduction, and product quality improvement
Experience with BRC, SQF, HACCP, and/or Six Sigma methodologies preferred, but not required
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), maintenance management systems (e.g., E-Maintenance), and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
Benefits
Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability
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Company
Sabert Corporation
We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul W. McCann
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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