Packaging Operations Manager II

Deutsche Post; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; 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 in the United States to lead packaging activities and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes GMP-aligned operations, safety, and cost control, with strong collaboration across engineering, production, and management teams.

Responsibilities include supervising packaging teams, coordinating production plans, and delivering timely reports on production, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required or preferred.
• 3 years’ industry experience in primary/secondary packaging or manufacturing operations.
• 2–4 years’ supervisory/management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager and engineering team with financial, project, and monthly reporting.
• Manage supervisors to drive efficiency through production and planning.
• Communicate production plan/status via start-up and pacing meetings.
• Set up leadership development and Lean Manufacturing training for direct reports.
• Oversee production planning and ordering of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Provide reporting on production, safety, quality and other metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Packaging Operations Manager

The Packaging Operations Manager role has a national salary range of $72,000 - $85,000.

For roles within California the range is 75,000 to $95,000 and Washington is $77,968.80 to $95,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, 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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