Operations Director, Corrugated Manufacturing

Flint Hills Resources; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Albion facility is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations with deep corrugated and/or converting manufacturing experience to drive operational excellence and develop future leaders. The role focuses on safety-first leadership, manufacturing excellence, and translating strategic goals into measurable improvements.

Responsibilities include leading production, reducing waste, owning financials, mentoring teams, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align local

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a corrugated manufacturing environment with direct involvement in corrugator and/or converting operations.
• Proven ability to improve operational metrics such as safety, productivity, waste reduction, or uptime.
• Proven ability to develop and retain talent, including performance management, succession planning, and building team capability.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety First: Cultivate a culture where safety is the top priority and incidents are preventable.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead manufacturing processes, optimize production flow, and continuously reduce waste and variability.
• Execute Strategy: Translate business goals into actionable plans that improve results across safety, quality, cost, and service.
• P&L Ownership: Own the financials-drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Build Talent: Mentor, coach, and build bench strength for future leadership across all levels.
• Lead Change: Identify opportunities, challenge the status quo, and lead your team through transformation.
• Partner Across the Business: Work closely with commercial, supply chain, engineering, and HR partners to align local execution with enterprise goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Talent development

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, industrial technology, or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma (Green Belt)

Job description

Georgia-Pacific’s Albion facility is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations with deep corrugated and/or converting manufacturing experience to drive operational excellence and develop future leaders. The role focuses on safety-first leadership, manufacturing excellence, and translating strategic goals into measurable improvements.

Responsibilities include leading production, reducing waste, owning financials, mentoring teams, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align local