Director of Manufacturing Excellence

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus plan

401k & retirement savings plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Aptar Midland is seeking an Director of Operations to drive total manufacturing performance, quality governance, and cross‑functional alignment at the Midland site in Michigan. The role focuses on operational excellence, digitalization, and EHS stewardship while collaborating with global teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, Six Sigma/Lean preference, and strong data interpretation skills to fuel continuous improvement and financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
• Alternatively, 10 years of direct manufacturing leadership experience.
• 10+ years total manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy an operational strategy aligning site resources, production outputs, and spending within the Production Credit budget.
• Establish and lead continuous improvement framework for efficiency, standardization, and best‑practice sharing.
• Govern a harmonized Quality Management System to support product integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee MES data accuracy and auditability to meet corporate reporting requirements and drive real‑time decisions at the plant level.
• Champion digitalization initiatives with Midland’s 2026 flagship strategy for SPC, TPM, automation, and OE systems.
• Collaborate with Global EFC Supply Chain to optimize planning, scheduling, material flow, and service levels across locations.
• Ensure manufacturing operations maintain Aptar EHS standards and sustain a strong safety culture.
• Build organizational capability by defining competency expectations and developing talent pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business or related field

10 years direct manufacturing leadership experience

Job description

Aptar Midland is seeking an Director of Operations to drive total manufacturing performance, quality governance, and cross‑functional alignment at the Midland site in Michigan. The role focuses on operational excellence, digitalization, and EHS stewardship while collaborating with global teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, Six Sigma/Lean preference, and strong data interpretation skills to fuel continuous improvement and financial outcomes.