Packaging Operations Director

GOJO Industries; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 122,700 - 168,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

GOJO Industries is seeking a Packaging Operations Director in Wooster, OH, to provide leadership for all packaging operations. This role involves partnering with various departments to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement while aligning with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. The role requires strong leadership skills, a focus on quality, and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Compensation ranges from $122,700 to $168,700 annually, depending on experience and competencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a facility with 24/7 operations.
• Proven experience leading multi-shift, multi-line packaging or production teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership for all packaging operations.
• Translate business strategies into effective packaging execution plans.
• Establish operational strategies, including capacity planning and labor models.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to manage packaging-related P&L impacts.
• Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Managers and key functional leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry

Job description

Packaging Operations Director

Work Location: Wooster, OH USA

Shift: Shift 1 GOJO

For more than 80 years, our company has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.

The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.

We look for people who are inclusive, results driven, customer-focused, and passionate about impacting the health and well-being of people, businesses, and communities around the world. If this inspires you, please join us at Clorox Purell.

Role Objective

The Packaging Operations Director provides enterprise-level leadership for all packaging operations, including Fill, FTO and Blend, driving safety, quality, cost, service, and people outcomes. This role is accountable for aligning packaging strategy with broader manufacturing and business objectives while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all packaging functions and shifts.

The Director serves as a key manufacturing leader, partnering with Plant Leadership, Blending/Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver sustainable performance and support future growth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership for all packaging operations, including staffing, throughput, equipment performance, and material flow
• Translate business and production strategies into effective packaging execution plans aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Establish short- and long-term operational strategies, including capacity planning, labor models, and capital needs
• Partner with Plant Leadership to develop budgets, forecast costs, and manage packaging-related P&L impacts
• Ensure seamless integration and coordination between Blending/Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Managers and key functional leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement across all packaging teams
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct talent reviews, and lead succession planning efforts
• Champion training excellence, skill development, and standardized work practices
• Own safety performance for all packaging operations, ensuring proactive risk management and regulatory compliance
• Ensure packaging processes meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements
• Partner with Quality to investigate, resolve, and prevent deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints
• Promote a quality-first mindset through robust metrics, audits, and continuous improvement
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilize data, KPIs, and problem-solving methodologies to drive performance
• Champion standardization, best practices, and automation opportunities
• Support new product introductions, line expansions, and packaging innovations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be accepted
• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a facility with 24/7 operations
• Proven experience leading multi-shift, multi-line packaging or production teams

Supervision/Coordination

Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Managers and key functional leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline

Role Type

Mostly On-Site - 80%+ on-site work

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation & Benefits

The expected starting pay for this role is between 122,700.00 - 168,700.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.