Director of Operations

Director of Operations – Lead & Transform Manufacturing

Are you a high-potential operations leader ready to take on a dynamic leadership role and drive real results?

Jostens is seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Operations to lead and optimize manufacturing operations. This role offers an opportunity to own operational strategy, implement process improvements, develop and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

YOU WILL:

• Lead Plant Operations. Drive operational excellence by leading teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Business & Financial Performance. Optimize costs, enhance productivity, and improve operational effectiveness through automation, and strategic cost management in labor, overhead, and inventory.
• Optimize Processes for Growth. Identify and implement lean strategies, process efficiency, and automation enhancements to scale operations.
• Develop High-Performing Teams. Mentor and grow a leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and growth.
• Execute Operational Strategy. Align long-term operational plans with business goals, driving continuous improvement and operational enhancements.
• Accelerate Your Leadership Growth. Take on increasing responsibility in strategic decision-making, financial planning, and cross-functional collaboration, positioning yourself for future senior leadership opportunities
  
  

YOU HAVE:

• Strategic Operations Leadership. 7-12 years of experience in operations leadership.
• Education. BA or BS in management, manufacturing technology, engineering, or equivalent experience. MBA, advanced leadership training, Lean Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt) preferred.
• Team Leadership & Development. Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and optimize operations for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Data-Driven Decision Making. Strong analytical mindset, KPI-driven decision-making, and ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Business Acumen. Experience managing full plant operations with financial planning and control experience including P&L ownership.
  
  

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
• We invest in your future. We offer a 401K match vested immediately
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
• We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $155,000 to $175,000 with annual bonus eligibility.
  
  

ABOUT US:

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here .

ALL ABOUT YEARBOOK:

The yearbook team creates experiences that champion a culture of belonging, achievement, and pride within each school as well as the yearbook division itself. From manufacturing to sales, the division drives for results through agility and innovation while focusing on the customer – exceeding their needs by delivering an end-to-end custom plan that only Jostens and our sales team can provide. Cross-team collaboration and best-in-class technology platforms ensure we get a yearbook in every student’s hand, create a meaningful book for all students while providing a hassle-free experience for the adviser, staff, administration, and community. Strong relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions are at our core driving each team member to be accountable and champion our market leading experiences.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com .

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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