Director – Printing Operations

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India); India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India) is seeking an experienced Director for Printing Operations to oversee large-scale operations within a leading Printing & Packaging Manufacturing company in India.

The role requires 15+ years of expertise in printing operations, strong leadership capabilities, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing production and quality standards, optimizing costs, and collaborating with various teams to drive business growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in printing & packaging operations.
• Strong leadership experience in handling large manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in optimizing operational efficiency and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end printing operations across multiple business units.
• Drive operational excellence and manage productivity and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Printing & packaging operations management

Production planning

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Printing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

MBA/Operations Management

Job description

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