Print Operations Manager, Flexo​/Digital

Location Address:
600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

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.

• Safety Leadership:
• 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.
• Operations Management:
• 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.
• Quality & Customer Focus:
• 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.
• Production Equipment Oversight:
• 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.
• Leadership & Talent Development:
• 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.
• Inventory and Supply Chain:
• 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.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including productivity, quality, and safety metrics.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and other operational data.
• Continuous Improvement:
• 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.
• Financial Improvement:
• Manage labor, material usage, and operational expenses.
• Support annual budgeting and capital planning activities.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Printing Technology, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience may be…