Label Department Lead

Outlook Group is looking for an experienced, hands-on Label Department Lead to be the technical expert and go-to leader on our narrow-web label floor. In this role you will set the standard for how our presses run - coaching operators, driving faster and cleaner make-readies, leading 6S and housekeeping, and solving the toughest print, color, and finishing challenges.

You will work with the equipment that prints the quality labels we are known for - Mark Andy 4150s and MPS narrow-web flexo presses - producing pressure-sensitive, peel-and-reseal, and variable-data labels for industries including food and beverage, personal care, and consumer healthcare.

Shift

• 1st shift - Monday through Friday
• Overtime required at times to support department workload

What You Will Do

• Be the department's technical subject matter expert and go-to troubleshooter for press, print quality, color, registration, die-cutting, and finishing issues
• Train, coach, and mentor press and utility operators to build skill and consistency across the team
• Lead make-ready and changeover improvements to cut setup time, reduce waste, and reach first-good-part faster
• Drive 6S and housekeeping standardization on the label floor - visual controls, organized tooling, and sustained standards
• Set and maintain best-practice operating standards for ink color, viscosity, web tension, and press speed
• Ensure jobs meet customer quality specifications and support root-cause and corrective action efforts
• Lead by example on safety; correct unsafe conditions and reinforce PPE, guarding, and safe chemical handling
• Run presses and provide hands-on coverage as needed to keep the department on schedule

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of experience operating narrow-web flexographic presses (Mark Andy 4150s and/or MPS preferred)
• Strong expertise in make-ready, color management, die-cutting, and press troubleshooting
• Experience as a lead, trainer, or senior operator who others turn to for answers
• Familiarity with lean/6S and continuous improvement is a strong plus
• Digital label printing experience (e.g., HP Indigo) is a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail, solid communication, and good basic math skills
• Reliable, safety-minded, and a great work ethic
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

What we offer you

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO - start earning it IMMEDIATELY
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K + employer match