Director, Plant Operations

Fox Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing and packaging company in Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Plant Operations. In this role, you will oversee daily operations ensuring safety and quality standards are met. With over 7 years of manufacturing leadership experience and a focus on continuous improvement, you will lead a team towards operational efficiency and high-performance standards. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred, and experience with mid-sized organizations is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years in a Plant Manager or senior operations leadership role.
• Experience managing supervisors and multi-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are met.
• Develop and implement production programs such as training, safety, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving throughput.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Safety compliance

Operational improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

At Fox Group, we are more than just print finishing and packaging experts - we are innovators, problem solvers, and creators who bring ideas to life. From print finishing to custom packaging solutions, our team takes pride in delivering the highest quality work for brands across industries.

Scope of Position

The Director, Plant Operations will be responsible for production performance, safety, quality, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role that requires strong daily presence on plant floor, decisive communication, and the ability to build accountability across teams while reinforcing clear expectations, operational discipline, and high-performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are met
• Develop and implement production programs such as training, safety, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving throughput, and increasing operational efficiency in alignment with company profitability goals
• Establish and monitor KPIs (safety, quality, scrap, productivity, downtime, labor efficiency)
• Lead and mentor a team of Production Supervisors
• Address production performance and safety issues promptly
• Foster a culture of respect, open communication, and collaboration
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Partner with cross functional teams to maintain product standards and reduce defects
• Analyze operational data to drive informed decision-making

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• 3+ years in a Plant Manager or senior operations leadership role
• Demonstrated experience establishing structure operations through process discipline and performance accountability
• Experience managing supervisors and multi-shift operations
• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
• Proven success driving measurable operational improvements

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience supporting organizations with $20–$50 million in annual revenue strongly preferred