Print Operations Manager, Flexo​/Digital

Location Address:600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift:

8hr-1st Shift (United States of America)
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.

Key Responsibilities
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Safety Leadership:o    Champion a safety-first culture throughout all print operations.o    Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.o    Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.o    Drive employee engagement in safety programs, observations, and risk reduction activities.
2.
Operations Management:o    Lead daily production activities across Flexographic and Digital Printing departments.o    Ensure production schedules are executed to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and productivity targets.o    Monitor and improve key performance indicators including:
· Safety·
Quality
· Schedule attainment
· Waste and scrap reduction
· Equipment uptime
· Labor efficiency
· On-time deliveryo    Coordinate resources to balance production requirements across multiple printing technologies.o    Identify and remove operational constraints impacting throughput and service.
3.
Quality & Customer Focus:o    Partner with Quality and Customer Service teams to meet customer specifications.o    Ensure compliance with approved print standards, artwork controls, color management requirements, and quality systems.o    Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer complaints and internal quality issues.o    Drive a right-first-time manufacturing culture.
4.
Production Equipment Oversight:o    Provide leadership and operational support for:o    Flexographic Roll Label Printing Presseso    Flexographic Sheet Label Printing Presseso    Digital Roll Label Printing Presseso    Digital Cap Printing Equipmento    Flexo/Digital Hybrid Printing Presso    Three Digital Slitter Machineso    Ensure equipment performance, reliability, capacity utilization, and operator effectiveness meet business objectives.
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Leadership & Talent Development:o    Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production employees.o    Build team capability through training, cross-training, coaching, and performance development.o    Establish clear expectations and accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.o    Participate in succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
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Inventory and Supply Chain:o    Assist in managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing excess stock.o    Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
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Reporting and Documentation:o    Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including productivity, quality, and safety metrics.o    Maintain accurate records of production activities and other operational…