Vice President of Operations - General Manager

Position Overview

General Press, LLC is seeking an experienced, results-driven Vice President of Operations / General Manager to provide strategic and hands-on operational leadership across two Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities located in Natrona Heights and Franklin.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations, improving productivity, maintaining high standards of quality and food safety, developing leadership teams, and driving operational and financial performance across both locations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in the commercial printing and label manufacturing industry , with particular expertise in sheetfed offset printing, cut-and-stack labels, and in-mold label production.

This highly visible leadership position requires someone who can balance strategic planning with hands-on plant management.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Plant Operations Leadership
• Provide overall operational leadership and direction for two Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities.
• Establish consistent operating procedures, performance standards, and accountability across both facilities.
• Work closely with plant managers, supervisors, and department leaders to achieve operational objectives.
• Evaluate staffing, equipment utilization, production capacity, and operational efficiencies.

Printing Manufacturing Expertise

• Direct manufacturing operations involving sheetfed offset printing and label production.
• Apply technical knowledge of cut-and-stack labels, in-mold labels, and related printing and converting processes.
• Improve production throughput, equipment utilization, setup times, waste reduction, and product quality.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and capital equipment planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and production technology.

Quality, SQF & Food Safety

• Provide leadership and oversight of quality assurance programs, SQF standards, and applicable food safety requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and established quality standards.
• Support internal and external audits, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, workplace safety, and food safety throughout both facilities.

Financial & Operational Performance

• Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including productivity, labor efficiency, waste, downtime, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and customer service.
• Analyze operational and financial performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO on business planning, operational strategy, and long-term growth initiatives.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop plant management teams and department supervisors.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote employee accountability.
• Identify organizational needs, succession planning opportunities, and leadership development initiatives.
• Foster a positive, safety-focused, performance-driven workplace culture.
• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, employee development, performance management, and workforce planning.

Required Qualifications

• Significant senior-level operations leadership experience within the commercial printing, label printing, or printed packaging manufacturing industry .
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience with sheetfed offset printing operations .
• Demonstrated knowledge of cut-and-stack label and in-mold label manufacturing .
• Experience overseeing manufacturing operations, preferably across multiple facilities.
• Working knowledge of SQF, food safety requirements, quality management systems, and manufacturing audit processes .
• Proven ability to improve operational performance, productivity, manufacturing efficiency, and profitability.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, cost controls, and P&L accountability.
• Demonstrated success leading manufacturing managers, supervisors, and production teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site at the Natrona Heights facility and travel regularly to the Franklin, PA facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Heidelberg, ManRoland, or comparable multi-color sheetfed offset printing equipment.
• Experience in food-label manufacturing, printed packaging, or related specialty printing applications.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or similar operational excellence programs.
• Previous responsibility for multiple manufacturing plants.
• Experience with SQF certification programs, food safety audits, and customer quality requirements.

Work Location

The position will be primarily based at General Press in Natrona Heights, PA 15065 , with regular travel to the company's manufacturing facility in Franklin, Pennsylvania .

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of senior operations leadership experience do you have in commercial printing or label manufacturing?
• Do you have direct experience managing sheetfed offset printing operations?
• Do you have experience with cut-and-stack label and/or in-mold label manufacturing?
• Do you have experience with SQF standards, food safety programs, or manufacturing quality audits?
• Are you willing to work on-site in Natrona Heights, PA and regularly travel to Franklin, PA?

Work Location: In person