Global Operations Leader, P&L & Lean Excellence

RR Donnelley & Sons; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 209,000 - 334,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a Business Unit Operations Leader in Illinois to direct product and service quality and support strategic plans across facilities. The role requires extensive manufacturing operations leadership and a focus on efficiency and cost management.

The role involves collaborating with facility leaders, BU leadership, and HR to standardize processes, drive improvements, and achieve growth while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in printing, engineering, business, or related area is required.
• 15+ years of print operations experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment.
• 8+ years of demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff, groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control to drive operational improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Strong accounting, reporting and annual budgeting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct and deliver on product and service quality for clients.
• Provide strategic direction to Facility/Site Leaders and set cost objectives.
• Collaborate with BU Leadership to develop and implement growth strategies and processes.
• Manage P&L to meet budget and forecast; monitor cost drivers.
• Establish standards for on-time delivery, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in printing, engineering, business, or related area

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a Business Unit Operations Leader in Illinois to direct product and service quality and support strategic plans across facilities. The role requires extensive manufacturing operations leadership and a focus on efficiency and cost management.

The role involves collaborating with facility leaders, BU leadership, and HR to standardize processes, drive improvements, and achieve growth while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.