Chief Operations Leader – Multi‑Site Manufacturing

Graham Packaging Company; East Hempfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company in the United States seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead the manufacturing network, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance across multiple plants. This role requires bold leadership and a data-driven approach to improve EBITDA and customer outcomes.

This hands-on executive will set direction, build teams, implement Graham’s Operating System, and partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to deliver sustained results across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including responsibility for complex, multi-site operations.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, cost, reliability, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Strong experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence, capital planning, and asset optimization.
• Proven ability to build, assess, and develop strong Operations leadership teams and create a culture of accountability.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate operational improvements into improved financial performance.
• Bold, hands-on leader who acts with relentless urgency, makes confident decisions, and communicates with credible presence across plants, customers, and senior leadership.
• Ability to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and build strong teams across manufacturing plants.
• Establish consistent operating standards and accountability.
• Lead safety, quality, and environmental practices across facilities.
• Drive productivity, cost, and asset utilization improvements.
• Lead Graham’s Operating System and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver BU priorities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operations leadership

Financial acumen

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or related discipline

Job description

Graham Packaging Company in the United States seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead the manufacturing network, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance across multiple plants. This role requires bold leadership and a data-driven approach to improve EBITDA and customer outcomes.

This hands-on executive will set direction, build teams, implement Graham’s Operating System, and partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to deliver sustained results across