Packaging Operations Manager I

DHL Germany; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Discounted stock purchase

General bonus plan

401K

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Packaging Operations Manager to lead packaging operations within the DC packaging solution. The role emphasizes lean improvement, tight production planning, and collaboration with engineering and vendors to optimize line performance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in primary/secondary packaging and 2–4 years in a supervisory role, with strong GMP and safety awareness and a customer-focused mindset. On-site role with comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ industry experience in Primary/Secondary/Custom Packaging or related packaging operations.
• 2–4 years’ management experience in a supervisory/management role.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager and engineering team with financial, project, and monthly reporting.
• Manage the supervisors to drive efficiency through production and planning.
• Communicate production plan/status via start-up and pacing meetings.
• Set up training and development for direct reports (e.g., Lean, 5S).
• Manage production planning and ordering of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Oversee efficiency tracking and labor planning.
• Coordinate health and safety and GMP compliance.
• Identify and remove operational bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with vendors to maintain WIP inventory.
• Provide production, safety, quality, and other reports as needed.

Skills

Packaging experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Packaging Operations Manager

The Packaging Operations Manager role has a national salary range of $85,000 - $100,000.

For roles within California and Washington the range is 85,000 to $110,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan, 401K and a generous PTO policy.

DHL Supply Chain Contract Packaging provides an in DC packaging solution including primary and secondary packaging, POP, display, pallet display etc. We are seeking Operational Leaders with an eye for continuous improvement, secondary packaging and postponement production.

• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferred


• 3 years’ industry experience in Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Custom Packaging, Manufacturing or related businesses and/or operations, required


• 2 – 4 years’ management experience in a supervisory / management role, required

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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