Director of Manufacturing

Michael Page; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k matching

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

MPI seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee all manufacturing operations, staffing, safety, quality, budgeting and equipment management for an industrial packaging manufacturer serving North America.

The role focuses on driving operational excellence, developing teams, ensuring on-time delivery, and supporting long-term business growth, with extrusion experience highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.
• At least ten years of experience in industrial management.
• Polyethylene extrusion experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing division policies and practices.
• Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Directs production planning and workflow processes to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Supports procurement activities for all production-related materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Leads recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of manufacturing personnel.
• Manages departmental schedules, staffing assignments, and resource allocation.
• Conducts timely performance evaluations and provides constructive feedback.
• Administers disciplinary actions and terminations per company policies.
• Oversees manufacturing operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and performance objectives.
• Analyzes production reports and metrics to monitor safety, quality, financial performance, and delivery objectives.
• Promotes a safe work environment in partnership with EHS teams.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to establish long-term operational strategies and growth initiatives.
• Identifies training opportunities to enhance workforce capabilities and performance.
• Develops and optimizes organizational structures to maximize effectiveness.
• Partners with CFO to develop and manage operational budgets.
• Delivers production and progress reports to executive leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Manufacturing oversees all manufacturing operations, including production, staffing, safety, quality, budgeting and equipment management, to ensure efficient and compliant plant performance. The role requires an experience manufacturing leader who can drive operational excellence, develop teams, and support long-term business growth, with extrusion experience being heavily preferred.

Client Details

Our client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial packaging, shipping, janitorial, and safety products serving customers throughout North America. The company manufactures a broad range of packaging solutions, including stretch films, shrink films, tapes, and related packaging accessories used across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and distribution environments.

With vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, the organization is able to produce, convert, and customize many of its core packaging products in-house, allowing it to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions tailored to customer requirements. Making it a trusted partner for customers seeking comprehensive operational and facility supply solutions.

Description

• Directs production planning and workflow processes to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Supports procurement activities for all production-related materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Leads the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of manufacturing personnel.
• Manages departmental schedules, staffing assignments, and resource allocation.
• Conducts timely and effective performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and development guidance.
• Administers employee disciplinary actions and terminations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversees manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and performance objectives are consistently achieved.
• Analyzes production reports and metrics to monitor safety, quality, financial performance, and delivery objectives.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company safety regulations in partnership with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to establish long-term operational strategies, support growth initiatives, and implement advanced technologies.
• Identifies and facilitates employee training and development opportunities to enhance workforce capabilities and performance.
• Develops and optimizes departmental organizational structures and team configurations to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Partners with the Chief Financial Officer to develop and manage operational budgets.
• Prepares and delivers production, performance, and progress reports to executive leadership as required.
• Oversees equipment acquisition, maintenance programs, and facility layout planning to support operational needs.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least ten years of experience in industrial management required
• Polyethylene extrusion experience is highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• A thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
• Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from $120-$150k depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus based on company performance
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k matching
• And more!
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.