Operations Director, South USA

Nefab; Coppell (TX); Hybride; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nefab Packaging South Central USA seeks an experienced Operations Director to translate regional strategy into actionable priorities across Sourcing, Estimation, Process Engineering, ERP, and Continuous Improvement. You will lead Sourcing Manager, Process Engineer, and Estimator, collaborating with Production, Quality, Finance, IT, and leadership to boost profitability and sustainable growth.

You will be onsite/hybrid in Coppell, Texas, with 25–50% travel.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a Bachelor's in a related field and 5–10 years in manufacturing/operational leadership.
• Strong cost, P&L, BOM, routings, and labor standards understanding.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead Sourcing, Estimation, and Process Engineering with clear KPIs.
• Drive profitability via cost analysis, supplier management, and make-or-buy decisions.
• Strengthen processes through NPI, standards, and collaboration with Quality.
• Own ERP data discipline, improve master data, reporting, and visibility.
• Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement to achieve productivity and EBITA gains.

Connaissances

Manufacturing leadership

ERP experience

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional teamwork

Financial & commercial judgment

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

MBA / Master’s degree (asset)

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on engaged people to succeed. Our Operations organization is vital for us to deliver competitive, reliable, and sustainable packaging solutions to our customers. We are now looking for an Operations Director to join our team at Nefab Packaging South Central USA. As Operations Director, you will be responsible for translating the South USA business strategy into clear operational priorities and actionable plans across Sourcing, Estimation, Process Engineering, ERP, and Continuous Improvement. You will contribute to strengthening operational capability, improving profitability, and enabling sustainable business growth. You will directly lead and develop the Sourcing Manager, Process Engineer, and Estimator, ensuring these functions work together as an integrated team. You will collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Finance, Commercial, IT, and regional leadership to improve operational performance and deliver value to our customers. This position is located in Coppell, Texas, and reports to the Regional Managing Director, South Central. The position is onsite/hybrid and requires approximately 25–50% travel. Do you want to be part of a global organization and contribute to our growth journey?

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Sourcing, Estimation, and Process Engineering, establishing clear priorities, accountability, KPIs, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive cost competitiveness and profitability through accurate estimating, strategic sourcing, manufacturing cost analysis, supplier management, and effective make-or-buy decisions.
• Strengthen manufacturing processes and operational capability through process engineering, production standards, new product introduction, and collaboration with Production and Quality.
• Own ERP and operational data discipline, improving process adoption, master data accuracy, reporting, visibility, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement, identifying and implementing measurable improvements in productivity, cost, quality, and EBITA while ensuring improvements are standardized and sustained.

Your profile

We are looking for an experienced operational leader who combines strong manufacturing knowledge with commercial and financial understanding. You are comfortable moving between strategy and execution and have demonstrated the ability to lead people, improve processes, and turn operational data into measurable business results.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, or a related environment, including leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and developing people.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing, P&L drivers, bills of materials, routings, labor standards, supplier management, and production processes.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, or similar improvement methodologies.
• Strong ERP experience, including operational processes, implementation/process improvement, master data, and reporting.
• Strong financial and commercial judgment with the ability to use data to drive cost, productivity, and profitability improvements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, change management, and accountability skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Experience within industrial packaging, wood, corrugated, foam, plastics, engineered products, or other custom manufacturing environments is considered an asset. Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent training and/or a Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is also considered an asset.

Company Values And Ways Of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Medtech, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.