Print Operations Director

1 month ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Harrison Scott Associates Full time

A leading printing company is looking to appoint a Print Operations Director, responsible for ensuring organisational effectiveness by providing leadership for the entire print function.

As a member of the board and reporting directly to the Managing Director, your primary goal will be to ensure the production department is aligned to the long term vision of the business.

You will be responsible for driving performance across the production team, ensuring they work towards improving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and driving the long term business strategy through production.

The role encompasses five key remits:

  1. Safety: responsible for safety across all production areas, working closely with the Health and Safety Manager to establish a robust and thorough safety system across all production sites. The safety culture should permeate every aspect of production.
  2. Team Development: you will be responsible for a large number of people, ensuring a happy, engaged team that aligns with business value. This includes a great recruitment and onboarding experience, as well as a training and development framework that encourages progression.
  3. Quality Management: through a robust quality management system, your team are responsible for maintaining high-quality standards, including right first time and reducing non-conformance.
  4. Operational Performance: your team are responsible for driving operational performance through their teams, ensuring jobs move through production in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.
  5. Commerciality: all aspects of production impact commerciality. By ensuring the organisation has the right level of resource, reducing costs or waste, your team needs to focus on business profitability.

You will require applied experience of driving high standards of performance, developed in a print manufacturing environment. A proven track record of managing high-performing management teams is essential. Additionally, experience supporting managers to recruit, retain, motivate, and develop their teams is crucial. Excellent IT, communication, and presentation skills are also required. You must have the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at every level.

This dynamic role requires a commercially astute individual who can manage complex teams. Your salary will be in the range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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