Chief Paper Packaging Operations Leader

Mondi plc; Romeoville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive base salary plus bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Mondi is seeking a Managing Director for the Romeoville, Illinois paper bag converting operation. This senior executive holds full P&L accountability and leads manufacturing, supply chain, sales, finance, engineering, quality and human resources to drive commercial performance and sustainable growth.

You will shape the site’s strategy, advance Lean initiatives, manage capital investments, strengthen customer partnerships, ensure safety and governance, and represent Mondi with key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, Plant Manager, or similar senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong leadership background within industrial manufacturing, preferably in paper, packaging, converting, pulp and paper, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence, profitability, and organizational performance.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in customer management, pricing strategy, and margin improvement.
• Experience leading capital investment projects, business transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field. Travel approximately 20-25% within the United States, with occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, and logistics functions to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products that meet customer requirements and service expectations.
• Optimize supply chain performance, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
• Champion a strong safety culture and lead efforts toward a zero-incident environment.
• Partner closely with Sales to strengthen customer relationships and drive profitable growth.
• Serve as executive sponsor for key customer accounts and align commercial commitments with operations.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Operations Management

Lean Manufacturing

Commercial Acumen

Talent Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Mondi is seeking a Managing Director for the Romeoville, Illinois paper bag converting operation. This senior executive holds full P&L accountability and leads manufacturing, supply chain, sales, finance, engineering, quality and human resources to drive commercial performance and sustainable growth.

You will shape the site’s strategy, advance Lean initiatives, manage capital investments, strengthen customer partnerships, ensure safety and governance, and represent Mondi with key stakeholders