Packaging Operations Manager I

supply-chain; New Baltimore (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Discounted Stock Purchase

General Bonus Plan

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Packaging Operations Manager in the United States. The role leads packaging operations, drives efficiency, and collaborates with engineering on financials and monthly reporting.

Applicants should have 3 years in packaging/manufacturing and 2–4 years in a supervisory role, plus a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. GMP experience and a safety-focused mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ industry experience in Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Custom Packaging, Manufacturing or related businesses and/or operations.
• 2–4 years’ management experience in a supervisory/ management role.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with GMP and health & safety regulations.

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 (Leadership Standard Work / Lean).
• Manage production planning and ordering of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Oversee efficiency tracking and labor planning.
• Communicate concerns or calls with customer as necessary.
• Assess project and resource needs.
• Identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks in operations.
• Drive continuous improvement via 5S and waste elimination.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

GMP

Production Planning

Communication

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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