Night Foreman

MPG-G Nightshift Foreman is a position that supports the flexographic print, bindery & converting leadership by supervising staff, managing production output and quality expectations, ensuring safety policy compliance and providing daily progress reports.  

Additionally, they monitor materials, implement safety protocols, and ensure compliance with corporate security policies. Strong leadership, technical knowledge of printing processes and machinery, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee all aspects of flexographic print, bindery and converting Production.
• Coordinates with PM, Pre-Press and Shipping & Receiving to improve workflow processes.
• Monitor performance, in real-time, and make changes as needed to improve efficiency and meet production goals.
• Assign specific tasks to individual Team members to achieve production goals.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like production rate, downtime, and rejection rates to quickly identify bottlenecks, delays, or inefficiencies.
• Maintains inventory level awareness to prevent shortages that lead to unplanned downtime.

• Staff Supervision: Manage, train, and support Supervisors, Operators, Associates and other department personnel.
• Actively participates in weekly staff meetings geared to improve teamwork and culture.
• Coach Supervisors on how to utilize data to improve production outcomes and personnel issues.
• Audit employees’ adherence to pertinent QMS Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Train employees in pertinent Job Hazzard Assessment and Safety best practices for their role and the department.
• Constant oversite providing “in the moment” feedback to Team members.
• Provide technical guidance to Supervisors, Operators, Associates, and Maintenance teams.

• Quality control: Ensure jobs meet specifications by verifying proofs, monitoring registration and color accuracy, and maintaining quality standards.
• Enforce established standards to ensure products meet the required quality levels.
• Investigate defects and provide support of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action activities.
• Ensure proper and consistent use of AVT and Lake Image systems.
• Ensure proper and consistent completion of 1^st piece sign-off processes.
• Conduct daily SQDIP inspection and document shift/department performance.
• Collaborate with QA teams to resolve quality issues and improve Production outputs.

• Equipment maintenance: Ensure machinery is properly maintained and calibrated for optimal performance.
• Confirm execution and thoroughness of weekly Preventative Maintenance performed by press crews.
• Effectively use MVPone to initiate repair Work Orders.
• Daily inspection and documentation of employee commitment to 5S initiatives.
• Work with vendors, OEM and internal Maintenance technicians for equipment repairs or troubleshooting.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any issues that arise during the production process.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex printing or finishing issues.
• Assist and Support Maintenance staff on equipment repairs.

• Safety and compliance: Ensure compliance with safety protocols, corporate and industry standards.
• Constant oversite providing “in the moment” feedback to Team members.
• Conducts daily Supervisor Inspections, documenting and submitting results to Management.
• Coach department supervisors on Standdown Meeting execution when warranted.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Support audits and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Promote PPE use and safe handling of inks, solvents, and press equipment.

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