Manufacturing Manager

Premier marketing/printing company in western MA is searching to hire an Operations Manager to oversee the quality, production and on-time delivery of manufactured goods.
Responsibilities include:

• Schedule, direct and coordinate all manufacturing and printing operations for the plant.
• Lead, direct and mentor 20+ employees.
• Expedite all materials needed for production and negotiate POs with suppliers.
• Review product specs and quality requirements daily to support the production schedule.
• Hire, train, and review employees as needed.
• Prepare & analyze productivity, quality and financial reports to ensure profitability, labor content and internal margins.
• Take part in client meetings.
• Work closely with sales, engineering and production personnel to solve any production/client issues.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 10 years' manufacturing management experience.
• Manufacturing scheduling and coordinating experience.
• Experience managing a diverse workforce.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing Practices.
• Vendor negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and team building skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Compose documents and make presentations based on information gathered.
• Proficient on MSO and the internet.
• Bachelors' Degree preferred.

Starting base salary $90,000 - $110,000 + benefits and 401k match.

Excellent career growth opportunity.