Press Manager Night Shift

Overview

As the Manager of Production, you will oversee a skilled team responsible for the printing, packaging, and distribution of lottery tickets. This role is critical in ensuring all products meet rigorous standards for accuracy, security, and presentation, while fostering a workplace culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Please note: This role requires working overnight hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily operations across flexographic printing presses and packaging lines

• Lead, coach, and develop production associates, machine operators, and team leads to achieve assigned KPIs

• Ensure quality control through inspection, verification, and adherence to production standards and protocols

• Coordinate with logistics and inventory teams to meet on-time delivery commitments

• Monitor equipment performance and partner with Maintenance to resolve issues and improve reliability

• Maintain accurate records for packing, voiding, ticket tracking, and production metrics

• Promote a clean, organized, and safety-first work culture

• Create, document, and train to standard operating procedures

• Establish leader standard work protocol

• Deliver performance evaluations that highlight strengths and support professional growth

• Hire, train, and mentor team members, building a culture of learning and accountability

• Troubleshoot operational challenges and allocate resources to maintain workflow

• Provide training to employees and contingent workers to ensure readiness and position expectations are met

• Represent the client to customers and the community, reflecting our values and commitment

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, ISO, and company safety and quality policies

• Track performance data, optimize resource usage, and manage costs effectively

• Drive continuous improvement in processes, quality, and cost-efficiency using lean manufacturing tools and methods

• Maintain detailed reports and align team metrics with company goals

• Strive to win, every day!

What You Bring

You’re a proven leader with a strong foundation in high-speed production environments and a passion for operational excellence. You thrive in fast-paced settings and bring a hands-on approach to leadership, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years in a leadership role with increasing levels of responsibility

• 3+ years in production, packaging, or printing operations (flexographic or offset printing experience strongly preferred)

• 1+ years of direct supervisory or management experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or technical degree preferred

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of industrial equipment and packaging workflows

• Knowledge of raw materials, tools, and processes used in high-speed printing and packaging

• Familiarity with secure printing, labeling, or ticketing environments

• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, OSHA standards, and safety compliance

• Training in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Skills That Set You Apart

• Skilled in leading press/printing operations with crossover responsibility for packaging

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) at an intermediate level or higher

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and kneeling