Printing Department Manager - Montoursville

About Us

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you are looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party. 

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Safety and Asset Protection manager to work in the Blairs, Virginia, warehouse. The Safety and Asset Protection Manager is responsible for leading and managing all safety, health, environmental, and asset protection initiatives at our Distribution and Manufacturing facility. This role ensures a safe working environment by developing, implementing, and enforcing safety protocols and loss prevention strategies. The manager will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive a culture of safety, and protect the company’s assets.

Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plans, schedules, and oversees daily print production activities.
• Ensures jobs are completed on time, , and to established quality standards, and with efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials. 
• Monitors workflow efficiency and adjusts priorities as needed.
• Coordinates with prepress, press, and downstream finishing departments and other internal partners/customers as needed. 
• Develops and executes short and long-term strategic plans to address departmental needs.

Team Leadership

• Supervises, trains, and develops print production staff.
• Assigns tasks and monitors performance to meet productivity goals.
• Fosters a positive, safety-focused work environment.
• Conducts performance evaluations and coaching and administers corrective action according to company guidelines. 
• Partners with Human Resources on interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, performance management, and corrective action processes within the department.
• Identifies skill gaps and development opportunities to strengthen operator capability, cross-training, backup coverage, and department bench strength.

Quality Assurance 

• Partners with Quality Assurance to develop, revise, maintain and enforce departmental SOPs related to print quality, process controls, product specifications, and customer requirements. 
• Establishes and enforces quality standards and procedures within the department to ensure product specifications and customer requirements are met. 
• Inspects finished products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Troubleshoots print issues (color, alignment, defects)
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives Oversees and drives quality aspects of printing, including proper printing plate mounting, sequencing of colors, design proofing, color and design matching, and related print quality requirements.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Oversees the operation, condition, cleanliness, and proper and safe use of printing equipment (e.g., Flexographic printers, CTP equipment, etc.)
• Coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs with Maintenance.
• Ensures optimal machine uptime and efficiency.
• Evaluates and recommends new equipment and/or technology.

Cost & Resource Management

• Manages materials (paper, ink, consumables) and inventory levels.
• Controls production costs and reduces waste through effective use of labor, equipment, materials, and production resources. 
• Tracks key performance metrics (efficiency, spoilage/waste, downtime, and labor productivity)
• Manages and maintains vendor and supplier relationships related to printing. 

Safety & Compliance

• Ensures compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Promotes safe work practices and conducts regular safety audits and inspections.
• Maintains proper documentation and regulatory compliance related to departmental safety, training, production, quality, and operational requirements. 

Customer & Cross-Department Coordination

• Collaborates with sales, customer service, and design teams.
• Ensures customer requirements and specifications are met.
• Communicates