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 a safe 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.