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Job Description
Printing Manager
CENTURY BOX GOOBY INDUSTRIES CORP
Methuen, MA Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $150,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications ISO standards Color management Color calibration implementation Manufacturing facility Supervising experience Production management software Color matching analysis Crew management Manufacturing company experience Technical Proficiency Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Our Company Century Box is a leader in the folding carton manufacturing space. Since 1963, our award-winning packaging company has serviced customers across the U.S. in providing a broad range of packaging services that improve our client's speed-to-market, industry presence and profitability margins. The foundation of our success is the people who have come to work at Century Box and our amazing long-term client partnerships. We promote a workplace of continuous learning, teamwork, mutual respect, and FUN. Located in Methuen, MA we are a short 28 miles outside of Boston.
Role Summary:
A Printing Press Manager for a folding carton company directs all pressroom operations to manufacture high-quality, defect-free packaging. They oversee press operators, optimize make-ready times, manage color consistency, and enforce safety and food-packaging compliance (GMP/SQF), ensuring all production schedules are met efficiently. This role will report to the Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities Production Management:
Oversee daily shift operations, allocating staff and managing workflows to maximize press uptime, speed, and throughput while minimizing waste and spoilage.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure all printed cartons meet strict customer specifications. Maintain rigid color management standards (e.g., G7) and perform regular inprocess quality audits.
Team Leadership & Development:
Hire, train, and mentor press crews. Conduct performance reviews, manage schedules, and foster a culture of accountability.
Equipment Maintenance:
Coordinate with maintenance teams to perform preventive maintenance (PM), calibrate machinery, and troubleshoot mechanical or software issues to avoid costly downtime.
Safety & Compliance:
Enforce OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.
CrossFunctional Coordination:
Collaborate with Prepress, DieCutting, and Finishing departments to ensure a seamless endtoend production process.
Qualifications & Requirements Education:
Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Printing Technology, or Business is preferred, but extensive handson industry experience is often accepted.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically with offset, flexographic, or digital press operations.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency with color management (e.g., (G7), (ISO)standards), prepress processes, and ERP/manufacturing software systems.
Physical & Mental:
Strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to pass color vision tests, and the stamina to work in a fastpaced, highpressure environment.
Job Type:
Full-Time In Plant Monday through Saturday 24/6 production
Salary:
125k-150k based on experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision PTO Sick Leave 401k HSA Company Paid Life Insurance 10 Paid Holidays About
CENTURY BOX GOOBY INDUSTRIES CORP
Our Company:
Century Box is a leader in the folding carton manufacturing space. Our packaging company has serviced customers across the U.S. in providing a broad range of packaging services that improve our client's speed-to-market, industry presence and profitability margins. The foundation of our success are the people who have come to work at Century Box and our amazing long-term client partnerships. We promote a workplace of continuous learning, teamwork, and mutual respect.
