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Company:
Summit Search Group
Posted: May 24, 2025
The Vice President of Manufacturing will lead the operations of two business units-within the plastics food packaging manufacturing industry. This strategic leadership role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in operations management (union and non-union environments), process improvement , quality and compliance , and team leadership in the plastics food packaging industry.
The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a proven ability to optimize manufacturing efficiency, control costs, ensure quality compliance, and drive continuous improvement. They will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness while aligning with business goals.
What you should expect:
Operational Leadership: Oversee multiple manufacturing sites-two 24/7 facilities -to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.
Production Management: Lead production processes, supply chain management, quality assurance, procurement, and scheduling.
Cost Optimization: Manage raw material procurement, labour costs, and machine efficiency to maximize profitability.
Team Leadership: Mentor and guide managers and staff across one unionized and two non-unionized plants.
Machine Efficiency & Maintenance: Oversee maintenance, upgrades, and process optimization to ensure peak performance.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to industry regulations, quality standards, workplace safety, and company policies.
Performance Monitoring: Track key metrics, including OEE, LTI, material scrap rates, usage trends, and employee engagement .
Customer & Market Alignment: Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and functional departments to meet market demands.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with sales, engineering, human resources, and finance to drive operational success.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean, Six Sigma, CI, and 5S programs to enhance efficiency and product quality.
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance of manufacturing operations.
Leverage Sister Company Resources: Utilize capabilities from sister companies to optimize efficiency and growth.
Industry Representation: Serve as the company's ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.
What you should bring:
~ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field ( Master's degree preferred ).
~10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, ideally within plastics food packaging manufacturing.
~ Proven ability to manage multiple business units and manufacturing facilities .
~ Strong knowledge of plastics and food packaging quality and compliance standards .
~ Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and other manufacturing best practices .
~ Exceptional leadership and team management skills , with experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments .
~ Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities .
~ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills .
~ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment .
Preferred Skills
In-depth knowledge of PET and PP plastic packaging manufacturing.
Proven experience advancing employee engagement among union and non-union hourly employees.
Please send resumes to ***
The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a proven ability to optimize manufacturing efficiency, control costs, ensure quality compliance, and drive continuous improvement. They will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness while aligning with business goals.
What you should expect:
Operational Leadership: Oversee multiple manufacturing sites-two 24/7 facilities -to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.
Production Management: Lead production processes, supply chain management, quality assurance, procurement, and scheduling.
Cost Optimization: Manage raw material procurement, labour costs, and machine efficiency to maximize profitability.
Team Leadership: Mentor and guide managers and staff across one unionized and two non-unionized plants.
Machine Efficiency & Maintenance: Oversee maintenance, upgrades, and process optimization to ensure peak performance.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to industry regulations, quality standards, workplace safety, and company policies.
Performance Monitoring: Track key metrics, including OEE, LTI, material scrap rates, usage trends, and employee engagement .
Customer & Market Alignment: Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and functional departments to meet market demands.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with sales, engineering, human resources, and finance to drive operational success.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean, Six Sigma, CI, and 5S programs to enhance efficiency and product quality.
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance of manufacturing operations.
Leverage Sister Company Resources: Utilize capabilities from sister companies to optimize efficiency and growth.
Industry Representation: Serve as the company's ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.
What you should bring:
~ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field ( Master's degree preferred ).
~10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, ideally within plastics food packaging manufacturing.
~ Proven ability to manage multiple business units and manufacturing facilities .
~ Strong knowledge of plastics and food packaging quality and compliance standards .
~ Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and other manufacturing best practices .
~ Exceptional leadership and team management skills , with experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments .
~ Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities .
~ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills .
~ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment .
Preferred Skills
In-depth knowledge of PET and PP plastic packaging manufacturing.
Proven experience advancing employee engagement among union and non-union hourly employees.
Please send resumes to ***
Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site
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