Hicksville, NY
Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products with a national footprint. Through divisions such as NC Custom, Chocolate Inn, AmuseMints®, and Lanco, we partner with top brands and customers to deliver high-quality, customized solutions at scale.
As a family-owned business, we combine entrepreneurial agility with operational excellence—continuing to invest in our people, processes, and technology to support long-term growth.
We are seeking a hands-on Printing & Packaging Manager to lead high-volume manufacturing / production across digital printing, packaging, and fullfilment operations.
This role is responsible for driving throughput, improving efficiency, and ensuring on-time delivery across all print, bagging, and finishing functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong presence on the production floor and a track record of identifying bottlenecks, optimizing workflows, and scaling operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Own end-to-end print and pack operations, from production through final shipment
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Drive daily output across digital, pad, edible, and direct printing platforms (including HP Indigo 6K or similar)
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Oversee bagging, packing, and finishing operations with a focus on throughput and accuracy
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Align printing capacity with downstream packaging and fulfillment capabilities
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Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, particularly in bagging and material flow
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Optimize floor layouts, staging processes, and material handling strategies
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste
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Track KPIs including output, labor efficiency, downtime, and on-time delivery
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Utilize Excel (pivot tables, reporting tools) to analyze trends and improve performance
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Establish clear accountability metrics across production teams
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Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff
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Build a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
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Partner with HR on staffing, training, and performance management
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Work closely with Operations, Planning, Customer Service, and Sales teams
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Ensure alignment between production schedules and customer commitments
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Oversee performance and maintenance of printing and finishing equipment
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Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
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5+ years of experience in print production, packaging, fulfillment, or high-volume manufacturing
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Strong understanding of digital printing and finishing operations within a production environment
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Proven ability to improve throughput and operational efficiency
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Hands-on leadership style with a strong production floor presence
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven decision making
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Experience with bagging, packing, or fulfillment operations preferred
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
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Comprehensive benefits package
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401(k) with company match
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Opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing, family-owned organization
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Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on execution and results
If you are a driven operations leader who thrives on improving processes, leading teams, and delivering results—we encourage you to apply and be part of Nassau Candy’s continued growth.
