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Opportunity Enterprises Director
Location: Prairie Du Chien
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Department: Opportunity Enterprises
Reports to: Aptiv/Opportunity Enterprises President & CEO
Aptiv is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with disabilities through innovative programs and services. Opportunity Enterprises (OE), operated by Aptiv, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee manufacturing and packaging operations while supporting business growth and customer relationships.
The Opportunity Enterprises Director will lead daily production operations, drive continuous improvement efforts, support revenue growth initiatives, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee daily manufacturing and packaging operations including production, staffing, scheduling, and maintenance
- Ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery goals are met
- Lead process improvement initiatives and monitor operational performance metrics
- Manage budgets, operational costs, and strategic planning efforts
- Lead and support supervisors, managers, and production staff
- Partner with Sales and Executive Leadership on customer growth and business development opportunities
- Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers
Qualifications
Required
- 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, packaging, printing, or related industries
- Experience managing high-volume production operations
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing budgets and operational performance
- Experience leading teams in a production environment
Preferred
- Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification
- Warehousing or inventory management experience
- Experience in corrugated, flexible packaging, labeling, or plastics manufacturing
- Business development or customer-facing experience
Work Environment
- Manufacturing facility environment with regular production floor interaction
- Occasional travel for customer meetings or trade shows
Aptiv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks. A previous conviction does not automatically disqualify applicants from employment.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000