Become part of a company where your expertise will play a key role in shaping the future of a growing print operation. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to drive meaningful change, lead a dedicated team, and implement improvements that directly impact performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. You’ll work with modern equipment, supportive leadership, and a culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. You’ll gain a platform to advance your career within a business that recognises and rewards contribution, initiative, and operational excellence.

Operations Manager | Labels & Flexible Packaging | South West UK | Up to £70k

An established and dynamic print manufacturer, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver standout print solutions. With state-of-the-art production facilities and a passion for innovation, the team brings ideas to life for leading brands across multiple sectors. Known for reliability, creativity, and a forward-thinking approach to sustainability, the company transforms complex print requirements into powerful, high-quality results that help businesses communicate, engage and grow.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a team and overseeing departments such as studio, planning, and scheduling

• Ensuring effective coordination, communication, and performance management across all shifts to maintain consistent production output and operational standards

• Leading day-to-day operations across print, finishing, and associated support departments to ensure consistent quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency

• Ensuring all production activities align with customer requirements, agreed lead times and quality standards

• Overseeing staffing across multiple shift patterns, including double-day shifts, shorter Thursday/Friday shifts, and permanent night shifts led by a dedicated night-shift team leader

Key attributes required:

• Strong background in labels or packaging manufacturing, with a solid understanding of print, finishing, materials and production workflows

• Proven factory management experience, capable of leading multi-shift teams and overseeing day-to-day operational performance

• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving process optimisation, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity through structured improvement initiatives

• Personable and approachable leadership style with the ability to motivate teams

• Highly organised and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and maintain a calm, professional approach under pressure

If you’re ready to lead a skilled team, drive operational excellence and help shape the future of labels, apply now!