Production Manager

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For our location in Joppa, MD we are looking for a

Production Manager

Lead the Operation Behind the Label

Bizerba Labels Solutions is looking for a Production Manager. This role leads daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and supporting a motivated, high-performing team.

Your tasks

• Organize, direct, and oversee all aspects of daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.


• Optimize the utilization of printing equipment and machinery while coordinating closely with Production Planning, Quality, and Maintenance departments to prioritize work and maintain operational excellence.


• Supervise production supervisors, team leaders, press operators, and press helpers, while leading hiring, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.


• Foster a positive, safe, and motivating work environment through employee engagement, safety training, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.


• Implement and maintain quality control standards, analyze non-conformities, and drive corrective and preventive actions to support continuous improvement.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S, and Kaizen programs, to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.


• Develop staffing plans and allocate resources to ensure internal and external SLA targets are consistently achieved.


• Manage production budgets, monitor operating costs, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, waste, downtime, and OEE.


• Collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.


• Manage biweekly payroll and timecard approval processes, ensuring accurate employee hours, attendance tracking, and timely submission in compliance with company policies and payroll deadlines.

Your profile

• Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Printing Technology, or a related field or comparable relevant experience.


• 5–10 years of leadership experience in printing or manufacturing.


• Strong leadership skills and a results-oriented mindset.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Proficiency with production management systems and ERP software.


• In-depth knowledge of flexographic, offset, and digital printing processes (highly desirable).