Press Manager – Burnaby

$80,000 annually

About Us:

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. 

The Role:  

At STRIVE, we are partnered with an exciting client and a leader in their industry. They are currently seeking a skilled Press Manager to join their team at their Burnaby facility. The Press Manager will be responsible for supporting and supervising the activities of the Printing Press teams across all 3 shifts and will play an integral part of the team. This role directly reports to the Plant Manager.

This will be a Monday-Friday position with a starting time of 7 AM – 3 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the activities of workers who set-up and operate flexographic printing presses.
• Lead and develop the printing press employees to build high-performance teams.
• Assist the Scheduling Manager in developing machines and managing schedules.
• Assist in analyzing and implementing process flow improvements, new systems and procedures in the Press.
• Assist the Quality Control Manager to follow and develop company quality control procedures and train staff.
• Consult with the Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot operator problems and support the Maintenance team when required.
• Participate in company-wide audits.
• Participate in improving the cleanliness and organization of the production area.
• Support health and safety priorities and assist in training staff.
• Prepare management reports for the Plant Manager.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Must Have’s:

• 5+ years of experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment within a similar environment
• Direct experience in flexographic printing press operation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to gain respect from employees.

Compensation: 

• $80,000 annually
• Annual bonus
• VacatiAnnual bonus
• Benefits Health & Dental
• RRSP
• + more