VP - Manufacturing

Donnelley Financial Solutions

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our “Win as One” mentality ensures that our team’s success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction. Recognized as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees’ total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN – because being YOU thrives here. Summary: The Vice President of Manufacturing leads a critical component of DFIN’s global operating strategy, delivering highly regulated and mission-critical print and print-related products that support client disclosure, compliance, and transactional needs. This role is accountable for improving throughput, operational resiliency, cost performance, and service reliability while supporting continued growth and evolving customer demands. Based on-site at DFIN’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, the VP of Manufacturing provides hands-on leadership to the local manufacturing organization and oversees a broad vendor network, primarily within the United States and selectively internationally. This executive serves as the senior escalation point for operational, capacity, equipment, vendor, and facility risks and partners closely with executive leadership to build scalable, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. Success in this role requires a visible, decisive leader who communicates clearly with employees, vendors, and clients while setting high standards for execution, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Success in this role will be measured by improved service reliability, operational performance, cost discipline, and risk reduction, supported by a strong manufacturing leadership team and a resilient internal and external production network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience; experience with pre-press, digital and offset printing and logistics processes preferred
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing process management, continuous improvement methodologies and leveraging technological innovation
Executive-level experience in high-volume, regulated manufacturing environments
Strong executive leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Own and execute the print manufacturing and operations strategy aligned with cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and growth objectives
Oversee end-to-end print production operations, including planning, scheduling, printing, finishing, packaging, and distribution
Lead demand balancing and production scheduling to optimize capacity, service commitments, and throughput
Own end to end performance, governance, and risk management of DFIN’s external manufacturing vendor network, ensuring execution against quality, cost, capacity, security, and regulatory standards
Serve as the final escalation point for production delays, quality issues, and customer-impacting risks
Oversee facilities management, maintenance, and plant engineering to ensure reliable operations
Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime
Lead capital planning and automation initiatives
Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards
Own operating and capital budgets
Establish and monitor KPIs and lead corrective action planning as needed to meet performance expectations
Drive productivity improvements across labor, materials, equipment utilization and workflows
Provide executive-level reporting on operational performance, risks and investment needs
Build and develop high-performing manufacturing leadership teams
Establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally across disciplines at DFIN
Advise executive leadership on manufacturing strategy, capacity planning and long-term operational objectives