Packaging General Manager III - Lead High-Volume Ops

DHL Air (UK) Ltd; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Stock Purchase Plan

Bonus Plan

401K

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Whiteland, Indiana seeks a Packaging General Manager to lead a new site for primary, secondary packaging and kitting. This role drives site performance, profitability, and continuous improvement across packaging operations.

The GM will oversee P&L, capital projects, staffing, and Lean initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery and value for customers while developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Background in Manufacturing/Packaging.
• Experience with GMP and Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Experience scheduling and executing in high velocity/high volume operations.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for site’s P&L, prepares forecasts and monitors finances.
• Drives profitability through labor productivity and line efficiencies; directs financial operations.
• Manage production scheduling to meet customer demands and equipment capacities.
• Development, implementation, and management of GMP, staffing plans, and leadership standard work.
• Manage daily labor tracking plan vs actual for production runs.
• Provide leadership and direction for production plans to align with resources.
• Establish labor plan and headcount; manage seasonal agency labor as needed.
• Develop packaging team, succession planning, and hiring.
• Lead site packaging projects including equipment procurement and ROI analysis.
• Lead KPI meetings with the customer and conduct Management Review Process.

Skills

Manufacturing

Packaging

Scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Packaging Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Manhattan

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Whiteland, Indiana seeks a Packaging General Manager to lead a new site for primary, secondary packaging and kitting. This role drives site performance, profitability, and continuous improvement across packaging operations.

The GM will oversee P&L, capital projects, staffing, and Lean initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery and value for customers while developing a high-performing team.