Print Operations Manager, Flexo/Digital

Altium Packaging•Sparta, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Print Operations Manager, Flexo/Digital is responsible for leading all Flexographic and Digital Printing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of roll and sheet labels that meet customer requirements and on-time delivery commitments. This role provides leadership for a complex print manufacturing environment that includes Flexographic Printing Presses, Digital Printing Presses, a Flexo/Digital Hybrid Press, Digital Cap Printing equipment, and slitting operations. The Print Operations Manager maintains a strong floor presence, drives operational performance, develops frontline leadership and team members, and ensures production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The role supports multiple shift structures, including a 7-day rotating Flexo operation and a 5-day, 1st and 2nd shift Digital operation, with the flexibility to support future 24/7 operations as business needs evolve.

Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations required.
Strong manufacturing leadership and floor management skills.
Thorough understanding of production scheduling and workflow management.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
Ability to analyze production metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong employee development and coaching abilities.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in printing, packaging, converting, labels, graphics, or related manufacturing strongly preferred.
Experience with Flexographic Printing and/or Digital Printing technologies preferred.
Experience with Flexographic and Digital printing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture throughout all print operations.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
Drive employee engagement in safety programs, observations, and risk reduction activities.
Lead daily production activities across Flexographic and Digital Printing departments.
Ensure production schedules are executed to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and productivity targets.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators including: Safety, Quality, Schedule attainment, Waste and scrap reduction, Equipment uptime, Labor efficiency, On-time delivery.
Coordinate resources to balance production requirements across multiple printing technologies.
Identify and remove operational constraints impacting throughput and service.
Partner with Quality and Customer Service teams to meet customer specifications.
Ensure compliance with approved print standards, artwork controls, color management requirements, and quality systems.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer complaints and internal quality issues.
Drive a right-first-time manufacturing culture.
Provide leadership and operational support for: Flexographic Roll Label Printing Presses, Flexographic Sheet Label Printing Presses, Digital Roll Label Printing Presses, Digital Cap Printing Equipment, Flexo/Digital Hybrid Printing Press, Three Digital Slitter Machines.
Ensure equipment performance, reliability, capacity utilization, and operator effectiveness meet business objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production employees.
Build team capability through training, cross-training, coaching, and performance development.
Establish clear expectations and accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
Participate in succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
Assist in managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing excess stock.
Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including productivity, quality, and safety metrics.
Maintain accurate records of production activities and other operational data.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize data and metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
Lead projects focused on productivity gains, waste reduction, quality improvements, and cost savings.
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Scheduling, and Quality teams to improve operational performance.
Manage labor, material usage, and operational expenses.
Support annual budgeting and capital planning activities.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards.