[Hiring] Director, Print Supply Operations @Great Minds

Role Description

Reporting to the Chief Business Operations Officer, the Director, Print Supply Operations owns the end-to-end print strategy and execution for Great Minds. This role is accountable for both the strategic plan and day-to-day operation of the print ecosystem—from RFQs and purchase orders through manufacturing, delivery, and vendor performance management.

• Define and own the multi-year print manufacturing strategy aligned to Great Minds’ growth plan, state adoption pipeline, and margin targets.
• Own the full print lifecycle, including RFQ development, vendor quoting, cost analysis, purchase order execution, production oversight, and final delivery.
• Ensure accurate translation of demand forecasts into print orders, reprint schedules, and production timelines.
• Establish and continuously improve operational processes, controls, and documentation governing print execution.
• Serve as the escalation point for production issues, schedule risk, quality defects, or delivery failures.
• Provide leadership representation at company and vendor meetings for print capacity planning for all major state adoptions, with authority to commit suppliers and capital ahead of demand.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in print operations within K–12 educational publishing.
• Experience leading teams and managers within a complex manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• 3+ years managing an annual budget of $50M – $100M annually.
• Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of the print production process, from RFQs and POs through delivery.
• Deep working knowledge of BMI standards and instructional print manufacturing best practices.
• Proven experience managing printer, binder, and paper mill relationships.
• Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing sites as needed.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting large state adoptions and BTS-driven demand cycles.
• Experience navigating paper market volatility and supply constraints.
• Recognized subject-matter expert in K–12 instructional print manufacturing at scale.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations management, or a related field required.

Preferred

• Master’s degree preferred.

Status

• Full-time

Location

• Remote

Salary

The expected base salary range for this position is $177,000-$197,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

Application Process

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position. New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.