Director of Operations: Manufacturing Excellence & Growth

Mid South Extrusion; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid South Extrusion is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across production and maintenance. You will drive safety, reliability, performance, and continuous improvement while developing leaders and scalable systems.

The role requires 10+ years in film/packaging manufacturing, strong cross-functional leadership, and a track record of improving processes. This on-site position in Monroe, LA offers long-term growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production and/or maintenance management within films, packaging, plastics, or related manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading complex manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production and Maintenance operations across MSE's facilities.
• Establish standards, metrics, and accountability for operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Develop and strengthen production and maintenance leadership.
• Foster equipment reliability and preventive maintenance culture.
• Champion safety, quality, compliance, and operational discipline.
• Use data to identify opportunities and drive informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Technical, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain, and Production Control teams.
• Support long-term planning and capital investments to scale operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional teams

Operations management

Manufacturing metrics

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Mid South Extrusion is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across production and maintenance. You will drive safety, reliability, performance, and continuous improvement while developing leaders and scalable systems.

The role requires 10+ years in film/packaging manufacturing, strong cross-functional leadership, and a track record of improving processes. This on-site position in Monroe, LA offers long-term growth and impact.