Opportunity Details

The VP of Print Manufacturing in Iowa is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the print production process, manufacturing facilities, and ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality output. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, process improvement, vendor management, and compliance with industry standards. The VP will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive operational excellence and maintain a competitive edge in the direct mail industry. This position is crucial in ensuring seamless, around-the-clock operations to meet business needs and client demands.

Key responsibilities include leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams across all facilities, developing and executing a print production strategy aligned with business objectives, overseeing end-to-end print production operations, optimizing workflows, implementing best practices, and enforcing strict quality control standards. The VP will also monitor emerging print technologies, innovations, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement, build and maintain strong relationships with print providers, suppliers, and contractors, and oversee the print production budget to maximize profitability. Additionally, the VP will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, project managers, distribution, and client services to ensure production aligns with business objectives, customer expectations, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, 10+ years of experience in print production, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple sites, expertise in bindery, offset and digital presses, print technology, and direct mail operations, strong knowledge of workflow automation, print management software, and industry best practices, experience in budget management, cost control, and financial planning for multi-site operations, proven leadership in managing teams, driving operational efficiency, and fostering continuous improvement, and excellent communication skills for engaging teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Preferred qualifications include a Green Belt Certification or military experience and a Master's degree in business administration or a related field.