Operations Manager

DISTRICT PHOTO INC•Louisville, KY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a Operations Manager in our Louisville factory Purpose of the Role The Operations Manager provides second-line leadership support to the Group Operations Director, with full accountability for end-to-end operational performance and process stability across the site. This role owns not only execution, but the standardization, control, and continuous improvement of core production processes, with a strong emphasis on print-on-demand market and digital printing and finishing printing and finishing workflows. The Operations Manager ensures processes are defined, followed, corrected when off-standard, and sustained over time to deliver consistent results in quality, throughput, and cost.

Requirements

Proven experience in operations leadership within a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.
Demonstrated experience owning and improving complex production processes (not just managing teams).
Strong working knowledge of textile and digital printing processes, including color management, heat press operations, and material behavior.
Experience implementing and sustaining standard work, process controls, and SOPs.
Proven ability in root cause analysis and corrective action (RCA/CAPA) with measurable results.
Strong understanding of process capability metrics (yield, scrap, rework, uptime).
Leadership skills with a track record of driving accountability and performance discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage site production teams, driving performance, engagement, and accountability at all levels.
Own the performance and stability of print and finishing production processes, including print, press, color management, and finishing workflows.
Establish, document, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all production areas, ensuring consistency across shifts and locations in partnership with QCIT team.
Drive root cause problem solving on process failures (quality defects, rework, downtime), ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Implement process control methods (e.g., audits, control checks, visual management) to maintain gains and prevent regression.
Partner with Production Managers to ensure process adherence, not just output attainment.
Monitor and analyze KPIs with a focus on process capability (yield, first-pass quality, rework, press uptime, color consistency).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives targeting waste reduction, throughput improvement, and process reliability, particularly within digital print/finishing operations.
Support new product or material introductions by ensuring process readiness, validation, and documentation.
Oversee P&L performance, ensuring operational decisions align with financial targets.
Collaborate with HR on workforce planning, capability building, and performance management.
Ensure all teams are trained and certified on critical process standards and equipment operation.
Maintain rigorous safety standards while integrating safety into process design and execution.
Support the Group Director in strategic planning and execution of operational projects.