General Manager

As a Plant Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily manufacturing operations of the plant, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, and supply chain management. Your role will involve implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity while monitoring key performance indicators to drive continuous process improvement. You will be tasked with developing and enforcing standard operating procedures for all plant functions, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies. Additionally, maintaining certifications such as ISO, FSC, and other relevant quality standards will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. In terms of production and quality assurance, you will need to plan and execute production schedules to meet customer demand while upholding high-quality printing, packaging, and labeling processes through stringent quality checks. Root cause analysis for defects and implementing corrective actions will also fall under your purview. Financial and budget management will be essential, as you will be required to prepare and oversee budgets, optimize resource allocation, and approve capital investments in new technology, machinery, and process improvements to ensure cost control and profitability. Your leadership skills will be put to the test as you lead, mentor, and develop plant managers, supervisors, and the workforce. Creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, as well as implementing training and development programs to enhance skills, will be crucial in this role. Furthermore, your responsibilities will include overseeing supply chain management, vendor relations, procurement of raw materials, inventory management, and ensuring on-time material availability while maintaining cost efficiency. Negotiating contracts with suppliers and sourcing sustainable materials will also be part of your duties. Safety, risk, and environmental management will be paramount, requiring you to enforce workplace safety programs, implement risk mitigation measures, conduct regular audits, and oversee waste management and sustainability initiatives in line with industry best practices. To qualify for this role, you should possess a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Printing Technology, Business Management, or a related field, along with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in printing, packaging, or labels. Expertise in printing technologies such as flexographic, offset, digital, and gravure printing, as well as strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization, will be advantageous. Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, coupled with proficiency in ERP systems and production planning software, are also key qualifications required for this position. This is a full-time, permanent role with a day shift schedule that requires in-person work at the designated location.,