Managing Director (Packaging/Manufacture Industry)

DIRECT HIRE!!! IMMEDIATE NEED!! SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED PLANT MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR A GLOBAL COMPANY, OFFERING GREAT COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, WORKING IN A GREAT ENVIRONMENT!!

SKILLS:

Strategic Leadership & Business Performance

•        Provide overall leadership and direction for all site operations, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Human Resources, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS).

•        Develop and execute business strategies that align with companys' global objectives and support profitable growth.

•        Lead the organization in achieving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and employee engagement goals.

•        Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

•        Drive organizational change initiatives and effectively communicate company vision, priorities, and expectations throughout the facility.

Safety & Environmental Leadership

•        Demonstrate unwavering commitment to our companys' philosophy and ensure safety remains the highest priority across all operations.

•        Partner with EHS leaders to develop and implement strategies that create and sustain a world-class safety culture.

•        Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and corporate safety and environmental requirements.

•        Promote proactive risk identification, hazard mitigation, and employee involvement in safety initiatives.

•        Champion continuous improvement efforts that reduce workplace incidents and improve overall employee well-being.

Operational Excellence

•        Provide leadership and oversight of daily manufacturing operations to ensure optimum performance, productivity, quality, and efficiency.

•        Establish and monitor key operational metrics including productivity, quality, waste reduction, on-time delivery, equipment effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

•        Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

•        Ensure effective deployment of operational best practices, visual management systems, and performance measurement tools.

•       Collabarate/ Partner with functional leaders to optimize production schedules, capacity planning, resource allocation, and operational processes.

Lead problem-solving efforts to eliminate barriers, improve efficiencies, and support sustainable business growth.

Financial Management

•        Assume full P&L responsibility for the facility and ensure achievement of financial objectives.

•        Develop, manage, and control annual operating budgets, forecasts, and long-term business plans.

•        Drive initiatives to improve profitability through productivity improvements, cost reductions, waste elimination, and operational efficiencies.

•        Implement effective controls over capital expenditures, labor costs, inventory management, maintenance expenses, and operating budgets.

•        Evaluate and prioritize capital investment opportunities that support strategic growth and operational excellence.

Customer & Commercial Partnership

•        Partner closely with Commercial, Sales, and Customer Service teams to strengthen customer relationships and support business growth.

•        Ensure customers receive exceptional service, quality products, and reliable delivery performance.

•        Act as an executive sponsor for strategic customer relationships and key business initiatives.

•        Support customer audits, business reviews, and continuous improvement activities designed to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.

•        Foster a customer-centric culture throughout the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development

•        Build, develop, and lead a high-performing leadership team focused on accountability, engagement, and results.

•        Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance standards for direct reports and site leadership teams.

•        Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to strengthen organizational capability and succession planning.

•        Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees are empowered to contribute, innovate, and grow.

•        Lead employee engagement initiatives that drive retention, performance, and organizational success.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure the facility consistently meets and exceeds customer quality expectations and regulatory requirements.

•        Support quality management systems and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and improve performance.

•        Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, environmental, and corporate standards.

•        Promote a culture of quality ownership throughout the organization.

Qualifications & Education

REQUIREMENTS

•        Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.

•        Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including senior operational leadership responsibility.

•        Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations with full P&L accountability.

•        Experience managing large, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

•        Experience within packaging, printing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical packaging, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.

•        Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

•        Exceptional leadership and people development capabilities.

•        Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.

•        Strong business acumen with proven ability to drive profitability and sustainable growth.

•        Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

•        Excellent strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

•        Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities.

Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

•        Ability to effectively influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

•        Proven ability to lead through change and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

•        Highly developed organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

•        Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing performance management systems.