Director of Operations
Vivid Impact
Louisville, KY
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
Vivid Impact has been a pioneer in the graphic communications industry for over 50 years, growing from a small commercial printing service into a recognized leader in print and marketing solutions. Since our founding in 1974, we have combined creativity with precision to deliver innovative print and digital solutions that drive success. With a team of over 300 dedicated professionals, we are committed to making a positive, lasting, impact on our team, partners, and the communities we serve. Guided by our mission, we strive to be the trusted partner for organizations looking to achieve better results, providing solutions that enhance brand engagement and performance.
Job Overview
The Director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and performance of core production departments, including Prepress, Planning, Scheduling, Wide Format, On-Demand Print, and Litho/Bindery operations. This role ensures efficient workflow, schedule adherence, quality execution, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement, operational discipline, and team performance across the production floor.
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation Details & Benefits
$125,000-$150,000 annual salary.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- And more!
- Production Operations Leadership (40%) Lead daily operations across PrePress, Printing, and Finishing. Ensure teams meet schedules, priorities, and quality standards while monitoring workflow, capacity, and bottlenecks. Drive accountability for performance metrics and partner with department leads to resolve production issues.
- Planning & Scheduling Alignment (20%) Collaborate with Planning to align production plans with capacity and demand. Lead daily production meetings, ensure schedule adherence, and proactively address risks or disruptions while improving scheduling accuracy.
- PrePress & Workflow Management (15%) Oversee PrePress to ensure files are accurate and production-ready. Improve job setup, proofing, and handoffs while reducing upstream errors and enhancing job intake quality with Sales and Client Experience.
- Leadership & Team Development (15%) Coach and develop supervisors and team members. Reinforce accountability and operational discipline while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Continuous Improvement (10%) Drive process improvements using data and KPIs. Standardize workflows and partner cross-functionally to improve overall operational efficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
- 5–10 years of experience in print production operations.
- 3–5+ years in a leadership role managing production teams.
- Experience overseeing multiple departments and complex workflows.
- Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and coordination.
- Proven ability to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
- Knowledge of print production processes (PrePress, Digital, Wide Format, Litho, Bindery).
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Data-driven with experience using performance metrics.
- Effective communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Highly organized with strong accountability and follow-through.
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About the company
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At Vivid Impact, we're at the forefront of redefining multi-location marketing for retail, healthcare, and spirits sectors. We deeply understand the challenges of ensuring on-brand campaigns across multiple locations – a frequent pain point for many marketers. By addressing this, we not only grasp the intricacies of local marketing management but also ensure that your campaigns stay true to your brand identity. Our tailored solutions equip you with data-driven insights, helping your brand deploy consistent, on brand local campaigns that achieve outstanding ROI – all without the typical stress. Our comprehensive suite of services and adaptable digital platforms are meticulously designed to streamline your local marketing efforts. Unlike the one-size-fits-all solutions you might find elsewhere, our approach is genuinely bespoke. We prioritize comprehending your organization's specific needs, making sure our technology and scheduling align seamlessly with your operations. Experience the Vivid Impact difference, where your unique challenges and needs drive our solutions.