Flint Group
Job Title: GTC Manager
Primary Location: Houston, Texas
Location: Texas
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Operating through five strategic business segments worldwide – Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web, Sheetfed Offset, and Flint Group Digital Xeikon – we deliver inks and coatings, tailored solutions, digital print consumables and digital engines. Our future is firmly focused on integrated solutions to support a full range of packaging applications. We are committed to innovation, service, and solutions to meet evolving market demands for sustainable, regulatory-compliant, efficient packaging production - now and into the future.
Job description:
Manage the Flint Group Customer Graphical Technical Center Processes and provide Technical Support to the Customer provide products and services to achieve Customer success, while also maintaining and supporting the Flint Group performance targets of the location.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Achieve a zero-work place injury and incident record by maintaining a clean and organized work place using Lean manufacturing and 5 s techniques. Comply with all Flint Group and customer Safety requirements including your attendance in monthly safety training and the wearing of personal protection equipment.
- Maintain proper inventory levels to support the Customer Press schedules, while
- Also supporting the Flint Group Days on Hand Inventory Targets
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures in the weigh up, dispensing and blending of Inks to meet the Customer color and overall QC standards /specifications.
- Color matching, including maintenance of customer formulation files.
- Develop and maintain a plan to work off press returns and obsolete materials and perform appropriate record keeping functions.
- Coordinates scheduling of work and assignments for all GTC personnel to ensure Ink to Press is maintained and serviced, while attempting to align with Overtime cost reductions
- Provide Technical Support / troubleshoot Customer Press / Ink related issues
- Document and communicate Technical Issues to Flint Group Technical Service Representative
- Maintain Action Register on Customer / Ink Room Process improvements
- Prepare and maintain accurate manufacturing and quality control records to meet production dates per customer’s schedule, ink adjustments at press, press downtime documents, root cause and corrective actions.
- Fill in as needed to cover Graphic Technician responsibilities
- Maintain Graphic Technician performance records, approve ADP time cards and recommend promotion and compensation increase for direct reports
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Adhere to all safety policies, participate in safety training, and properly use PPE
· Maintain a clean, organized workspace using Lean and 5S principles
· Prepare, weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks to support production schedules
· Perform quality checks, including color control using X-Rite or similar equipment
· Support press operations with ink adjustments and troubleshooting as needed
· Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records
· Assist with job scheduling and ink estimations for upcoming production
· Manage ink inventory levels, ensuring proper stock and minimizing excess
· Follow and support work-off ink processes to reduce waste
What We’re Looking For:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Previous experience in printing, ink manufacturing, or a related production environment preferred
· Strong attention to detail and color accuracy
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
· Basic computer and documentation skills
· Strong problem-solving and communication skills
· Commitment to safety and quality standards
Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand for extended periods of time
· Ability to lift and move materials (typically up to 50 lbs)
· Comfortable working in a manufacturing/production environment
Why Join Flint Group?We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards, including:
· Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
· Short-term and long-term disability benefits
· Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
· Company-paid life insurance
Join a global organization that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, where your work directly impacts customer success.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Flint Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked with ink formulations and technologies in your previous roles?
- Have you encountered and resolved a challenging technical issue related to ink production?
- Have you interacted directly with customers regarding ink solutions in your previous positions?
- Have you collaborated with other departments such as production, quality assurance, or sales in your previous roles?
- Are you comfortable using software or technology tools for managing ink production or inventory?
- If you're interviewed and offered the position, would you be ok with completing a drug screen, physical and background check?
- This position is in Houston, Texas. Do you have reliable transportation to get to the working site in a timely manner?
- This position requires a person who is bilingual in both English and Spanish. Are you bilingual in both languages?
Work Location: In person
