Job Description

About the Company

The YGS Group is a US-based company offering integrated marketing, communications, and print solutions, specializing in serving associations, publishers, technology, and corporations with services from content licensing and branding to digital/print production and e-commerce, operating through specialized divisions like YGS - Association Solutions, Content & Licensing Solutions, Gregory Scott Technology Solutions, Print Solutions, and Caskey (wide-format/graphics). Founded in 1953, they provide strategic services to help clients engage audiences, drive revenue, and manage content across various platforms, acting as a holistic partner from concept to execution.

About the Role

Are you a transformation-driven operations executive with a passion for rebuilding systems, elevating performance, and leading complex organizations through change? We are seeking a forward-thinking Executive Vice President, Print Technology & Manufacturing to lead a major modernization effort within a high-volume, technology-enabled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

This is a highly visible executive leadership role for a results-oriented operations expert who excels at transformation, process excellence, and developing high-performing leadership teams.

The EVP will play a critical role in shaping a culture of accountability and high achievement, with a strong emphasis on coaching and developing leadership-level associates. The ideal candidate brings proven experience elevating managerial capability, strengthening process discipline, and driving performance through clear KPIs and operational rigor.

This leader will oversee the full production lifecycle—from storefront/job intake through scheduling, manufacturing, finishing, distribution, and client delivery. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in optimizing complex workflows, leveraging integrated systems, and improving throughput, efficiency, and quality in a fast-paced, deadline-driven complex commercial print environment.

Key Deliverables

• Turnaround leadership—stabilizing operations, correcting workflow breakdowns, and rebuilding performance discipline
• Modernization and automation—leveraging systems, data, and integrated workflows to create scalable, efficient operations
• Cultural transformation—shifting teams toward accountability, clarity, and execution excellence
• Multi-layer leadership development—coaching leaders, strengthening management capability, and driving KPI-driven performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years as a senior operational executive with extensive experience leading high-volume, technology-enabled manufacturing environments, with exposure to digital transformation and automation initiatives.
• Minimum 10+ years as proven transformational leader who excels at developing leadership teams, driving accountability through clear KPIs, and implementing process and systems improvements that enhance throughput, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Proven success leading operational transformation in complex, deadline-driven environments.
• Expertise in storefront-to-production integration, workflow redesign, and eliminating systemic bottlenecks.
• Strong coaching ability for leadership-level associates, enabling them to execute at higher levels.
• Experience implementing or operating under SOC 2, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, chain-of-custody frameworks, lean manufacturing standards, and logistics/USPS compliance.
• Background in print, manufacturing, or parallel transformation-heavy sectors (digital manufacturing, packaging, fulfillment, electronics, logistics, data-driven production, etc.).
• Master’s degree in engineering, or Business Administration, or related field, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or Business Administration or related field. required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Required Skills

This is a rare opportunity for a transformation-focused leader to re-engineer operations, elevate performance across large teams, and deliver meaningful, measurable organizational impact. The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing MIS/ERP systems, storefront technologies, and digital transformation and workflow automation. Process engineering expertise; Lean Six Sigma certifications, SOC 2, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, chain-of-custody controls, and USPS compliance and logistics, with a track record of successfully operating within audit-driven environments.

Proven transformational leadership and change management skills are a must. Consultative communication style and coaching for performance skillset. If you thrive in complexity, excel in problem-solving, and inspire teams to achieve more, we invite you to apply today.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Notice to All Applicants: This posting is not intended to provide an all-inclusive list of duties, rather than to provide an overview of essential functions and basic duties. Requirements, skills, and abilities included, have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform in the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Employment with The YGS Group is at-will. The employment process with The YGS Group includes a pre-employment background check and post-offer physical and drug screen. The YGS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

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