Hiring Alert | Director – Printing Operations
Location: India
Industry: Printing & Packaging Manufacturing
Experience Required: 15+ Years
A leading Printing & Packaging Manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Director – Printing Operations to lead and manage large-scale printing and packaging operations across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end printing operations including production, planning, quality, maintenance, and process optimization
- Drive operational excellence across offset, gravure, flexographic, digital, and packaging printing processes
- Manage plant productivity, cost optimization, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate with sales, supply chain, procurement, and technical teams to ensure timely project delivery
- Develop strategies for process improvement, automation, and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Lead large operational teams, plant heads, and cross-functional departments
- Handle budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and production planning activities
- Support business growth initiatives and expansion strategies within the printing & packaging division
Required Skills
- Strong expertise in printing & packaging operations management
- Experience in offset, flexible packaging, labels, cartons, or commercial printing
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems
- Leadership experience in handling large manufacturing teams and multi-plant operations
- Strong commercial understanding with operational decision-making capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Printing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field
- MBA/Operations Management qualification will be an added advantage
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles within the Printing & Packaging industry
- Strong exposure to modern printing technologies and plant operations
- Ability to drive business growth, operational efficiency, and process transformation