Packaging Manager

Gannett Publishing Services

Phoenix, AZ (Deer Valley) 
 

Under the direction of the General Manager—the Packaging Manager is responsible for all packaging operational, administrative & financial functions that include, but are not limited to:  Production & staff scheduling;  annual budgeting; monthly / quarterly expense estimates (flash); inventory & purchasing of strap, bottom wrap, consumable parts & supplies; equipment maintenance & repair; specified packaging reports & web portal data entry; capital project development & execution; OSHA & EPA compliance; and staff hiring, training, development & performance evaluations.
 

Direct operational oversight includes: Product sequencing; configuring packages; coordinating shipping & receiving; delivery dock operations; product staging; equipment set-up; and advanced operation of:  Inserters, joggers, conveyors, stackers, folders, strappers, bottom wrap machines, loaders, printers, address labelers, adhesive advertising applicators, scales, pallet jacks, fork trucks, and related equipment. General packaging maintenance oversight includes—but is not limited to:  Equipment blowdown, preventive maintenance, sweeping floors, and packaging materials disposal.
 

The primary objective is to support efficient production operations as needed to achieve & maintain on-time production, established Insert pieces per hour and cost per 1000 pieces’ goals, product quality standards, achieve waste goals, and operational safety.
 

Requirements:

Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet the minimum entry-level requirements (not necessarily the incumbent’s experience or education level) for this job.  This may include special skills, statutes or regulations, and department procedures. 
 

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.  Associate/Bachelor operation or business management degree preferred.
 

Related Experience:

Previous packaging equipment operator experience with minimal 5 years supervisor/managerial experience operating similar equipment.
 

Technology /Equipment Proficiency:

PC Skills, Microsoft Office, Email, Excel and Word. Basic  understanding of computer networking and electronics.