Job Title: Lamination Manager (Manufacturing)
Pay: $24.55 – $29.56 per hour
Job Type: Full-time/ Temp to Perm
Work Location: In person

Role Overview
The Lamination Manager leads all day-to-day operations for the lamination line(s) to deliver high-quality laminated products on time and within budget. This position manages people, process control, production schedules, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Production:

  • Plan and execute daily/weekly schedules to meet output and delivery goals.
    

  • Monitor line performance (OEE, uptime, yield, scrap) and eliminate production constraints.
    

  • Coordinate with planning, printing/coating/converting, packaging, and logistics for seamless operations.
    

  
  

• Process & Technical Management:
  

  • Own and control lamination parameters (temperature, pressure, tension, cure time, etc.).
    

  • Approve machine settings and standardize procedures.
    

  • Lead troubleshooting of defects and process issues using root cause analysis tools.
    

  
  

• Quality Assurance:
  

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards/specifications.
    

  • Work with QA/QC for inspections, sampling, and corrective actions.
    

  • Lead investigations to reduce customer complaints and internal defects.
    

  
  

• Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping:
  

  • Enforce EHS safety requirements and safe work practices.
    

  • Maintain compliance for adhesives/solvents and regulatory standards.
    

  • Uphold 5S and GMP where applicable.
    

  
  

• People Leadership:
  

  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operators.
    

  • Manage staffing, training, shift transitions, attendance, and performance expectations.
    

  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
    

  
  

• Maintenance & Reliability:
  

  • Partner with maintenance for preventive programs, managing downtime, and equipment reliability.
    

  • Ensure spare parts are stocked and support upgrades/commissioning.
    

  
  

• Materials & Cost Control:
  

  • Track and optimize adhesive/film consumption, waste, inventory, and run sizes.
    

  • Support cost-saving and material trial initiatives.
    

  
  

• Continuous Improvement:
  

  • Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects and track KPIs.
    

  • Conduct meetings, report performance, and ensure follow-up on actions.
    

KPIs

• Safety: TRIR, near misses, audit closures
  

• Delivery: Schedule attainment, on-time completion
  

• Quality: Scrap %, rework %, complaints, bond failures
  

• Productivity: OEE, uptime/downtime, changeover time
  

• Cost: Material usage variance, waste, labor efficiency

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in manufacturing/production
  

• 2–5+ years leading teams in a manufacturing environment
  

• Expert knowledge of lamination processes (solvent-based, solventless, water-based, thermal/heat lamination)
  

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
  

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, process data, and production reporting
  

• Experience with safety and chemical handling requirements
  

• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and spreadsheets
  

• Lamination experience: 3 years (Required)
  

• Infusion experience: 3 years (Required)
  

• Tooling Gel coat experience: 3 years (Preferred)

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