Packaging Operations Leader — Lean, GMP & CI

DHL Supply Chain; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

401K

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain seeks a Packaging Operations Manager to lead packaging operations on a national scale in the United States. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, Lean practices, and effective planning and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a solid background in primary/secondary packaging, manufacturing, and supervisory experience, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2–4 years in leadership roles. Onsite environment with focus on teamwork and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferred.
• 3 years’ industry experience in Packaging or related operations, required.
• 2–4 years’ management experience in a supervisory role, required.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager and engineering team with financial, project, and monthly reporting
• Manage the supervisors to drive efficiency through production and planning
• Communicate to team members production plan/status via start-up and pacing meetings
• Set up relevant training and development for direct reports i.e. Leadership Standard Work or Lean Manufacturing.
• Manage production planning and ordering of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Oversee efficiency tracking and labor planning
• Communicate any concerns or call-outs with customer, as necessary.
• Assess project and resource needs
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met
• Identify, anticipate, and remove operational bottlenecks
• Drive continuous improvement via 5S and 8 waste elimination training
• Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain (WIP) work-in-process inventory
• Provide reporting on production, safety, quality, and any other reports as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Waste elimination (8 types)

GMP

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

DHL Supply Chain seeks a Packaging Operations Manager to lead packaging operations on a national scale in the United States. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, Lean practices, and effective planning and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a solid background in primary/secondary packaging, manufacturing, and supervisory experience, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2–4 years in leadership roles. Onsite environment with focus on teamwork and process improvement.