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Operations Manager – Corrugated Packaging
Elmwood Park, NJ | $120,000–$150,000 Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire
Corrugated packaging manufacturing experience is essential.
We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to lead a corrugated box manufacturing operation in Elmwood Park, NJ.
You will oversee approximately 150–200 employees, drive operational improvements, develop leadership teams and implement positive cultural change across the facility.
This position requires a hands-on manufacturing leader with a proven background in the corrugated box manufacturing industry.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead daily corrugated packaging manufacturing operations.
- Manage and develop a workforce of 150–200 employees.
- Improve productivity, efficiency, quality and manufacturing performance.
- Drive positive cultural change, accountability and employee engagement.
- Reduce waste, downtime and operational costs.
- Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop production managers, supervisors and team leaders.
- Work closely with maintenance, quality and production planning teams.
- Maintain high standards of workplace safety and compliance.
What We're Looking For
Essential requirements:
- Direct experience within corrugated box or corrugated packaging manufacturing.
- Previous leadership experience as an Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager or senior Production Manager.
- Experience managing large manufacturing teams.
- Proven success improving operational performance and productivity.
- Experience implementing cultural change and developing leadership teams.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, production processes and continuous improvement.
- A visible, hands-on leadership style.
Desirable:
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- ISO or SQF knowledge.
- Experience supporting manufacturing audits and compliance.
What's on Offer?
- $120,000–$150,000 annual salary
- Benefits package
- Permanent, direct-hire position
- Leadership responsibility for a substantial manufacturing operation
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational performance and company culture
Important – Industry Experience Required
We are specifically seeking candidates from the corrugated packaging / corrugated box manufacturing industry.
Experience solely within general manufacturing, plastics, flexible packaging, food production, warehousing or distribution will not meet the requirements for this position.
Interested?
Apply with your resume, highlighting your corrugated manufacturing experience and the size of the teams you have managed.
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the USA without restriction
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000