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Quad Business Area Manager in West Allis, Wisconsin
Quad is seeking a Business Area Manager to work in the Press Area at our West Allis, WI location. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of hourly manufacturing, temporary labor, and support employees in the finishing department to meet customer requirements of quality and delivery schedule.
Audit equipment and production floor for safety, quality and productivity concerns, and correct as necessary.
Train, coach, engage production employees. Schedule and conduct shift meetings.
Hold employees responsible and accountable for their performance.
Responsible for shift schedules to include: workstation assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignments, and coverage for absent employees.
Conduct employee performance reviews.
Coordinate production activities with other departments.
Ensure a safe work environment and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
Give direction to staff for optimum performance, providing technical and organizational leadership as it relates to daily production requirements.
Effectively communicate with other functional areas and department leaders.
Field emails/calls from customer account managers and sales representatives and respond to their requests promptly and professionally.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
HS diploma or equivalent and 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
Experience in large format printing and Binder experience preferred. Other complex manufacturing disciplines will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and provide guidance to staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) and office equipment.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodology.
Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess good follow-up skills and excellent communication and organizational skills.
General characteristics of the successful candidate include:
The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be flexible when faced with frequent operational changes.
Works well under pressure with real deadlines and customer commitments at stake.
Extreme attention to detail.
Effective problem-solving skills.
A sound understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot large format finishing equipment such as mounting and laminating equipment, die-cutting equipment, and guillotine cutters.