In today’s competitive print and packaging job market, a powerful CV can be your ticket to boardroom opportunities. Hiring managers and executive recruiters often scan resumes in less than 30 seconds—so yours needs to communicate leadership, impact, and industry relevance fast. Top Tips for Executive Packaging Professionals: 1. Lead with ImpactStart with a clear executive […]
As the packaging sector evolves in response to global disruption, sustainability demands, and shifting workforce expectations, the leaders you attract today must be very different from those you hired a decade ago. But here’s the real shift: it’s not just about what you need from executive candidates—it’s also about what they now expect from you. […]
The role of the Plant or Site Manager in the packaging and print industry has evolved. No longer just responsible for day-to-day operations, today’s site leaders are expected to drive performance, lead cultural change, and deliver on strategic business goals. At Athena Executive Search, we’ve worked with organisations across the UK and Europe to recruit […]
In an industry where operational continuity is everything, too many packaging and print businesses remain vulnerable to a single point of failure: the departure of a key Operations Manager without a clear successor in place. While attention is often given to sales or executive-level succession, operational leadership is just as critical. A sudden vacancy in […]
At Athena Executive Search, we speak with both employers and candidates across the packaging and print sector daily. The profile of the “ideal” Operations Manager has changed significantly over the last decade. The most successful leaders we see today share three defining qualities: 1. Strategic Alignment Top-tier Operations Managers no longer focus solely on internal […]
In the packaging and print industry, the right Operations Manager can be the difference between meeting targets and missing them—between maintaining the status quo and driving meaningful improvement. Yet many organisations still approach this hire as a technical replacement rather than a strategic appointment. At Athena Executive Search, we’ve placed Operations Managers across a wide […]
As automation, AI, and digital workflows continue to advance, the packaging and print industry is undergoing a profound operational shift. This transformation is not just about technology—it’s also redefining the role of the Operations Manager. Traditionally, Operations Managers were responsible for production efficiency, staff management, and quality control. While these responsibilities remain, leading businesses are […]
In today’s fast-moving packaging and print sector, operational leadership is under increasing pressure. Rising costs, supply chain complexity, automation, and customer demand for speed and quality mean that the role of the Operations Manager is more critical—and more complex—than ever before. Through years of executive search work across this industry, Athena has identified the consistent […]
In the high-pressure world of packaging and print, where precision, efficiency, and customer responsiveness are non-negotiable, one leadership role quietly but consistently delivers results: the Operations Manager. While often working behind the scenes, Operations Managers are central to ensuring that quality standards are met, production targets are achieved, and costs are controlled. Yet their strategic […]
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, professionals at all levels – particularly executives and senior leaders – face a unique challenge: the best opportunities are often not publicly advertised. In fact, many of the most attractive roles are filled before they ever hit a job board. At Athena Executive Search, we specialize in uncovering these […]
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