Finishing Manager

Job Purpose:

Our Finishing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the finishing department and day-to-day operations to ensure jobs are completed on time and within expectations to meet or exceed company objectives for safety, quality, cost, and delivery. This includes coordinating with other departments and managing projects and labor within the department including regular and temporary workers.

Job Responsibilities:

● Manage projects through the finishing process and oversee all labor within Finishing and Diecutting Department, including regular and temporary workers.
● Ensure that all machines and forklifts are maintained and kept in working order, including preventative maintenance as recommended as well as any repairs needed are made in a timely fashion.
● Work with other department managers on schedules to ensure they are aligned with customer demand, capacity constraints, and corporate goals and to understand all necessary aspects, needs, or operational development, to ensure they are fully informed of process challenges and process improvements and changes.
● Work with Estimating and Scheduling to recommend efficient and suitable finishing methods that best utilize equipment and provide appropriate margins on products.
● Provide training and development to team members to ensure adequate cross-training on machines and finishing functions. Coach and counsel team members for performance as needed.
● Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner consistent with Company guidelines, and that all personnel in the department are in compliance with required safety policies including PPE, training, lock out/tag out, and accident reporting processes.
● Create an uncompromising culture of ‘Safety First’ incorporating shop floor organization, housekeeping and cleanliness, the facility’s safety policies, practices & performance, and take personal accountability for making Safety the number one priority.
● Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Manufacturing and leadership experience in industry strongly preferred.

● Must have a working knowledge of cost accounting, printing and finishing processes and the competitive market.

● Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

● Possess strong people skills with ability to train and develop staff.

● Strong time management and project management skills.

● Ability to analyze production processes and performance data to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and set new standards.

● Bilingual English/Spanish (Written/Verbal) strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

2+ years of successful supervisory/management experience preferred. Ability to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. ● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. ● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED

Working Conditions:
The work environment for this position requires:
● Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
● Exposure to loud noise.
● Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
● Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
● Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on LinkedIn .

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.