Ink Inplant Manager: Newton, NC

Ink Inplant Manager – Newton, NC – Sun Chemical

About the Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Job Title
:
Inplant Manager

Location
:
Newton, NC

Shift
: 1st / Normal business hours

Pay
:
Based on experience

Responsible for overseeing in‑plant operations at the assigned customer. This includes maintaining operating expenses, employee development, employee performance monitoring, implementing standard procedures, KPI reporting, vacation coverage scheduling, and Safety. This exempt level position will manage 6+ employees at the customer site(s) and requires strong customer relation, negotiation, and flexible management skills.

• Support the Regional In‑plant Manager in maintaining efforts and consistency regarding all in‑plant operational processes, KPIs, and standards of excellence—incorporating advanced process improvements methodology.
• Lead, direct, and supervise reporting personnel, including work procedures, workloads, and work schedules to promote productive efficiency.
• Act as point person for operational in‑plant matters for the customer and Sun Chemical, coordinating with Sales and CTS to ensure proper technical support.
• Identify developmental needs of employees, coach, mentor, train, or otherwise help others improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ensure a safe working environment, oversee compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations, and assist with accident/injury investigations.
• Complete in‑plant personnel performance management reviews, working closely with Regional Manager and HR regarding employee relation matters.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives with customers and Sun personnel (In‑plant and Press), supporting major operational improvement projects such as press throughput, decreased color downtime, inventory management, and print quality improvements.
• Support new customer trials and provide press‑side support on technical issues.
• Achieve subject‑matter expert level knowledge of Sun’s product offering through communication with CTS or product specialists and training.

• Technical degree (BS) or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of general industry management experience and 5+ years of printing or chemical industry experience.
• Experience with dispensing software platforms (Novaflow, SPEC, Mixmaster, etc.).
• Experience with color‑matching technologies (X‑Rite, Sun Color Box, etc.).
• Strong ink‑room and printing process knowledge.
• Customer‑facing position requiring strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication skills for reporting.
• Ink‑room or fluids‑management experience is a plus.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.