Director, Operations

Winpak Films Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to join their leadership team based out of Senoia, Georgia.

Winpak Films, a leading manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions, is seeking a results-driven Director of Operations to lead and optimize our operations in Senoia, GA. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence by overseeing production, cost management, and strategic planning, while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership position that oversees a team of roughly 250 individuals. The position is responsible for Operations Excellence, Production Management, Maintenance, and Capital Project Engineering.

The Director of Operations will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination, maximize efficiency, and support the long-term goals of the business. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for operational innovation and team development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing, forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Efficiency & Cost Management

• Initiate plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs by effectively utilizing manpower, equipment, materials, and capital. Strive to continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity while achieving business objectives.
• Establish specific goals and objectives for the Operations group and ensure each area defines Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in alignment with those goals. Regularly review KPIs and ensure adequate resources are available to meet objectives aligned with budgeted forecasts.
• Oversee labor and capital planning to support the Business Unit’s five-year plans, including approval of salaried and direct labor budgets, capital equipment plans, and material purchases. Ensure expenditures align with policy and support the budgeted plan.
• Oversee production scheduling and inventory control, ensuring the management of production planning, scheduling, stock programs, and inventory levels.
• Oversee the Maintenance and Engineering groups, ensuring adequate machine maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, spare part inventories, and appropriate staff and capital planning.
• Oversee the Operational Excellence group, ensuring process improvements, deployment of Lean principles, and ongoing certification to ISO 9001 and SQF standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain workplace safety as a key responsibility across all levels, ensuring safety goals are clearly defined and embedded within managers' core responsibilities.
• Ensure consistency of policies, procedures, and resources across all functional areas to promote teamwork and a supportive work environment.
• Ensure the company’s ongoing compliance with ISO 9001-2008, SQF 2000, IMS certification, and internal standards for operations and quality.

Leadership & Team Development

• Determine the optimum organizational structure, establishing efficient work units and appropriate support functions. Define clear lines of authority while promoting opportunities for innovation through employee empowerment.
• Establish individual and group accountabilities for active problem-solving and cost reduction initiatives. Foster structured problem-solving and inter-departmental collaboration to support organizational goals.
• Ensure training and development plans are implemented to support the ongoing growth of current staff and the development of future leaders.
• Draft and disseminate all required Operations reports (monthly, quarterly, etc.) in a timely manner to the General Manager or Corporate office.
• Partner with the Technical, Finance, and Business Development teams to support overall Business Unit performance goals as a member of the Winpak Films Advisory Committee.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication within the Operations group and across the company, ensuring alignment with Winpak’s operational goals and certifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Post Secondary Education in Engineering or a related field
• 7 years of experience in a management role within a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of experience in a production environment that operated on a 24/7 schedule, managing teams where safety and quality are key priorities
• 5 years of experience managing operations costs and budgets to ensure financial success within operations
• 5 years of experience communicating and reporting to senior and executive leadership teams on strategy and operations
• 5 years of experience implementing & executing business unit goals through action plans

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience within the plastic, films, converting or packaging industry
• 5 years of experience leading projects, with an understanding of capital expenditures
• 5 years building trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• 5 years of experience coaching, guiding and mentoring teams while aligning with company mission, vision and values

Additional Details:

• This position is for day shift, but will require flexibility to support operations during all shifts
• This position is 100% onsite in Senoia, Georgia

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.