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This is a critical leadership role for a hands-on, results-oriented leader, embedding Lean culture, and delivering measurable business results. \n\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities \nLead the operation, instilling process discipline, performance rigor, and a continuous improvement mindset\nProvide strategic and tactical leadership in all aspects of operations including production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, and planning.\nPartner closely with greater Pregis organization collaborating and utilizing resources such as the central business operations group and other available resources to enhance business operations standards.\nChampion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase plant efficiency and responsiveness.\nConduct thorough performance assessments and gap analyses; establish KPIs and lead initiatives that improve OEE, reduce scrap, minimize downtime, and enhance delivery performance.\nBuild a scalable and data-driven operational model supported by analytics, business cases, and cost-benefit justifications.\nDevelop and implement performance metrics and dashboards to support real-time decision-making.\nLead, develop, and mentor plant leadership teams, driving ownership and accountability at every level.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance—to ensure alignment of operational goals with broader business objectives.\nSupport new technology adoption, capital investments, and equipment upgrades to enhance productivity and competitiveness.\nEstablish and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for standard work and best practices.\nPromote a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to OSHA and internal safety standards.\n\nCompetency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities) \nStrategic thinking with the ability to execute at a tactical level.\nStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.\nAbility to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deliver results under pressure.\nLeadership experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams.\nHigh level of business acumen and financial literacy.\n\nEducation and Experience \nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, required. MBA preferred.\nMinimum of 10 years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing, with direct experience in extrusion and converting strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated success leading a plant and showing measurable improvement in KPIs.\nDeep understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.\nExperience with full plant P&L ownership, including budgeting forecasting, cost management and delivering profitability targets.\nProven experience overseeing complex operations, preferably in a fast-paced, custom or high-mix environment.\nStrong track record of leading cross-functional teams through cultural and organizational change.\n\nCompensation\nThe listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $180-$210K + Bonus depending on experience and skills.\nCompensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. 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