Quad is seeking a Business Area Manager to work in the Press Area at our West Allis, WI location. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of hourly manufacturing, temporary labor, and support employees in the finishing department to meet customer requirements of quality and delivery schedule.
• Audit equipment and production floor for safety, quality and productivity concerns, and correct as necessary.
• Train, coach, engage production employees. Schedule and conduct shift meetings.
• Hold employees responsible and accountable for their performance.
• Responsible for shift schedules to include: workstation assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignments, and coverage for absent employees.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments.
• Ensure asafe work environment and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Give direction to staff for optimum performance, providing technical and organizational leadership as it relates to daily production requirements.
• Effectively communicate with other functional areas and department leaders.
• Field emails/calls from customer account managers and sales representatives and respond to their requests promptly and professionally.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in large format printing and Binder experience preferred. Other complex manufacturing disciplines will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and provide guidance to staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) and office equipment.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodology.
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess good follow-up skills and excellent communication and organizational skills.

General characteristics of the successful candidate include:

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible when faced with frequent operational changes.
• Works well under pressure with real deadlines and customer commitments at stake.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A sound understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot large format finishing equipment such as mounting and laminating equipment, die-cutting equipment, and guillotine cutters.