Print Operations Supervisor, Flexo/Digital

Altium Healthcare; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking a Print Operations Supervisor, Flexo/Digital to oversee Flexographic and Digital Printing on a multi‑press environment. You will drive safety, production scheduling, quality, and on‑time delivery while coaching frontline teams across multiple shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in printing or packaging.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in printing, packaging, or related manufacturing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities across Flexographic and Digital Printing departments.
• Ensure production schedules meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and productivity targets.
• Lead safety initiatives and investigations, driving a safety-first culture.
• Partner with Quality and Customer Service to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop leads and production employees across multiple shifts.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operations leadership

Quality focus

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business/Printing Technology (or related field)

Job description

Location Address: 600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America)

The Print Operations Supervisor, Flexo/Digital is responsible for supervising the day-to‑day operations of the Flexographic and Digital Printing departments to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of roll and sheet labels that meet customer requirements and on-time delivery expectations. This role provides direct oversight of production personnel and processes within 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 Supervisor maintains a strong presence on the production floor, assigns and monitors daily work activities, provides coaching and support to team members, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards. This role is responsible for executing production schedules, addressing day-to-day operational challenges, supporting employee training and development, and fostering a positive and accountable work environment. The position supports multiple shift structures, including a 7‑day rotating Flexo operation and a 5‑day Digital operation, and may provide support across shifts as needed to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Operations Leadership:
   • Supervises 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Leadership & Talent Development:
   • Lead, coach, and develop 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.
6. Inventory and Supply Chain:
   • Assist in managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing excess stock.
   • Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in printing, packaging, converting, labels, graphics, or related manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Experience with Flexographic Printing and/or Digital Printing technologies preferred.
• Experience leading multi‑shift operations required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong manufacturing and floor leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of production scheduling and workflow management.
• Experience with Flexographic and Digital printing processes preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong employee development and coaching abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions

• This position requires time spent in both office and manufacturing floor environments.
• Occasional travel may be required for vendor visits, customer visits, conferences, or training.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision‑making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance Drive Value Creation Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer Act with Humility Treat others with Dignity and Respect Seeking Fulfillment in your Work We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging! We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state‑of‑the‑art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.