Senior Vice President of Operations

RR Donnelley

. Direct and deliver product and service quality requirements for clients .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $208,500 - $333,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing strategic plans, optimizing manufacturing operations, and managing P&L responsibilities. Proven ability to lead teams, drive profitability, and ensure product quality and client satisfaction in a manufacturing environment.

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Lean ManufacturingStatistical Process ControlP&L ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership in Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Print Operations ExperienceBudgetingFinancial ReportingCost ManagementOperational Metrics

Soft Skills

Strategic DirectionCollaborationTalent DevelopmentProblem SolvingClient Satisfaction

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingProduction-Based EnvironmentQuality AssuranceContinuous ImprovementMarket Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and deliver product and service quality requirements for clients
Provide strategic direction to Facility/Site Leaders
Develop tactical action plans based on market opportunities, client trends, capabilities, and financial targets
Establish organizational expectations aligned with RRD policies and ethical conduct
Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans
Set equipment performance standards and operating cost objectives
Collaborate with Business Unit Leadership to solve business challenges
Drive sales and profitability goals
Develop growth strategies and improve or create capabilities and solutions
Monitor competitor and market activity
Develop talent and recruit employees
Build safe, efficient manufacturing operations
Establish business processes, operational metrics, review meetings, and continuous-improvement initiatives
Oversee quality assurance, product safety, client satisfaction, labor management, and facility efficiency
Coordinate with IT, HR, EHS, Procurement, Sales, Legal, Finance, and Business Unit leadership
Manage the P&L, budgets, forecasts, cost drivers, and indirect cost structure
Optimize equipment and people utilization, capacity management, work mix, job costing, and pricing strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in printing, engineering, business, or related area required
Master's degree preferred
15+ years of print operations experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment
8+ years of demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff, groups, and major projects or initiatives
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control
Deep understanding of accounting, reporting, and annual budgeting
Proven experience overseeing and guiding staffing, budgets, and fiscal operations impacting the P&L
Consistent achievement of revenue and margin goals
Experience developing strategic plans
Willingness to travel approximately 50%
All employment offers contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer/partner discounts