Do you want to become part of an award-winning print and POS company where your expertise genuinely shapes how major retail brands go to market?

You’ll have the autonomy to influence continuous improvement across production, workflow and efficiency, while working with cutting-edge print technologies and a highly skilled team. This role gives you the platform to lead operational transformation, introduce new processes, and directly impact customer satisfaction and commercial performance. You’ll enjoy a culture that values innovation, recognises achievement, and invests in your professional growth.

Operations Director | Marketing Print | South UK | £ to attract the best

A market leading print business recognised for its innovation, high-quality production standards, and ability to deliver large-scale projects for major retail and global brands. The organisation combines advanced print technology with creative problem-solving to produce impactful in-store displays, packaging, signage, and promotional materials. With a strong reputation for reliability, sustainability, and technical excellence, the company continues to invest in new capabilities, modern equipment, and the development of its people.

You will be responsible for:

• Taking control of business operations and establishing consistency to shift the organisation to a growth-focused business

• Increasing net profit by identifying and reducing operational leakage, improving processes, and strengthening cost efficiency across all departments

• Enhancing operational effectiveness throughout the business

• Conducting full operational audits, securing leadership sign-off, and demonstrating the ability to deliver measurable improvements in profitability and performance

• Managing and developing a team of seven to ensure strong performance and collaboration

Key attributes required:

• Strong manufacturing leadership experience, ideally within print, packaging, large-format display, 3D or related production environments

• Proven capability in operational excellence, with knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement methodologies

• Ability to optimise processes, improve efficiency, and drive operational performance across multiple departments

• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with experience leading a team

• Problem solving mindset with the ability to make data driven decisions and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and output

If you’re driven, solutions focused, and ready to lead a team to new levels of success, we want to hear from you!