Director of Manufacturing Operations - Lahlouh

Lahlouh’s business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients’ dynamic and evolving marketplaces.

Lahlouh's mission is to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective business communications solutions available.

Core capabilities include:

• Sheet-fed offset print                                      • Fulfillment / distribution logistics
• Dynamic digital & large format print                 • Packaging design & print
• Mailing                                                          • Marketing promotions
• Bindery & finishing                                         • Promotional Products
• Online (e-commerce) solutions                         • Workflow automation solutions

Position:                         Director of Manufacturing Operations
Reports to:                     VP of Manufacturing and Fulfillment Operations
FLSA Status:                   Exempt
Department:                   Plant Management
Location/Shift:               Lahlouh, Inc. (Monroe, OH) / Day

Job Description:

         We are looking for an exceptional leader to fill the role of Director of Manufacturing Operations at our Monroe, OH facility. You will provide oversight, guidance and leadership to the Production Management team to assure the on-time execution of daily schedules, maintain the strictest quality requirements while meeting and improving budgeted costs. Your leadership skills and proven hands-on experience in the Graphic Arts Industry is a must. Familiarity with all the Print Production manufacturing disciplines and expert level knowledge of one or more of the following is required – Pre-Press, Press, Finishing, Bindery, Assembly, Mailing, and Shipping. You will report to the VP, Manufacturing in OH.

Position Specific Duties:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Pre-Press, Sheetfed Lithography, Digital Printing, Finishing, Bindery, Assembly, Mailing, Buyout and Shipping departments.
• Collaborate with Scheduling to define concise daily Production Schedules for each department that support the overall Schedule Commitments for the plant.
• Participate in creating Training and Development programs and lead their implementations
• Provide effective operational and support plans for your employees by providing clear objectives, tools and resources needed to succeed and continual review for feedback.
• Implement Continuous Improvement through relentless focus on corrective, preventive actions using process improvements, KPI’s, TPM’s (Total Productive Manufacturing) and improved quality systems and building this philosophy throughout the organization.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive Equipment Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Champion and participate in all company Safety and LEAN programs.
• Improve safety recordable rate through heightened awareness, safety audits and improvements in housekeeping.
• Improve the customer experience by assuring product quality, reducing costs and exceeding customer expectations.
• Work Closely with Project Management and Sales on job updates and scheduling.
• Must participate with leadership in developing and tracking KPIs for all areas of your responsibility

• Prepress, Press, Finishing, and Bindery have CA leadership that you can lean on to help manage teams and direction during on-boarding.
• Bi-weekly meetings with the President and VP of Operations will occur for support and tracking progress.

• At least 10 years of progressive pertinent experience with progressive responsibility managing staff and resources.
• B.S., Degree in Print Management preferred or equivalent business experience and training.
• Must have broad knowledge of the Commercial Printing, Bindery and Finishing.
• Experience with a Print Industry ERP system – Pace is a plus.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Suite.
• Exposure to ISO certification a plus.

• High level of urgency when needed
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills
• Background in managing labor, materials, and cost
• High level attention to detail
• Ability to manage department budget
• Excellent people skills
• Strong communication skills
• Exemplary work ethic

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