Director Of Operations - Roselle, Il

Description/Job Summary

Company Background

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 7,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers. We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector. We are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

• We offer a competitive salary with a range of $149,000- $169,000 based on experience and skill set.
• A variety of benefits are also available, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, as well as Signode's 401(k) program.
• This position is eligible to participate in the Signode annual bonus program with a target of 20% of base salary.

Position Overview

The Director, NA Operations is responsible for all production facilities (4 Sites in NA) for the Equipment and Tools (E&T) platform in the US, leading operational strategy, and Lean implementation. This individual will be a key change agent that ensures the sites within the region implement standard processes, tools, and systems to drive high performance at the local level.

Additionally, this person will oversee the domestic E&T footprint by evaluating manufacturing capabilities, identifying, and managing expansion or consolidation opportunities, and supporting facility integration during acquisition processes.

Ultimately, this role is responsible for ensuring all facilities operate safely and within budget, deliver on key operational metrics, and provide work environments that develop all members of the team. This individual will work and collaborate across various levels and functions within Signode, both inside and outside of the E&T platform. The role reports to the VP Pack Tech Operations and is based in the newly built Signode APT headquarters located in Roselle, IL.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for overall performance and direction of E&T production sites within the region to lead by example to drive a "safety first" mindset; ensures adherence to both Signode and legal

environmental, health, and safety standards and practices

Develop, direct, and lead local plant management

Coordinate activities such as assembly, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance to ensure operational efficiency and drive financial performance.

Monitor actual versus planned performance; implement remedies needed to close performance gaps

Assumes ultimate responsibility for quality of product and of workplace

Leads operational strategy and Lean implementation o Evaluate current operational state of locations; utilizing Lean concepts and principles, identify needed process and organizational changes; develop and manage roadmap for implementation.

Ensure Lean principles are properly implemented, including ensuring employees have needed tools, training, and documentation

Drives standardization efforts to identify, develop, and manage a core set of key performance indicators (KPI's) that allow for assessment of performance improvement, progress towards standardization efforts, and effective implementation of lean and quality processes

Leverage internal best practices and benchmark against external "best in class" practices; develop and deploy changes where appropriate.

Identify opportunities to increase standardization of processes both within the region, as well as across E&T's global locations through interfacing with regionally based piers, Signode strategic sourcing, and E&T global engineering

Continuously reviews and assesses the overall operational footprint to conduct overall assessments of existing manufacturing capabilities

Conduct "make vs buy" analysis for products; optimize existing capabilities as well as determine optimal capital investment opportunities

Identify opportunities for integrating processes across facilities, possible full site consolidations where sensible, as well as site expansions and/or greenfield opportunities

Conduct analysis and cost reviews for capital expense requests

Participate in acquisition integrations as needed; includes evaluating manufacturing location(s) and developing of integration plans

Constructively challenges the status quo to drive changes needed to implement and sustain process improvements; champions the development of a Lean culture.

Fosters an environment of teamwork; emphasizes the importance of safety, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cost control

Collaborates with other functions across Signode (Transit Packaging CI, EHS, finance, etc.) as needed

Most Important Competencies Required

Quick to connect, transparent

Bias to action

Drive for results

Analytical and data driven

Collaborative

Clear & concise communication

Managerial courage

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in management, business or engineering required; Masters preferred

Lean Enterprise certification and/or Six Sigma certification a plus

Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in leading continuous improvement activities at a regional or global level required, preferably in a leading diversified industrial with a strong Lean culture.

Should include experience in operations management in an engineered products manufacturing environment

Extensive knowledge of operations management practices and methods, including operational excellence tools

Deep experience and knowledge of Lean principles (Kaizan, 5S, A3, value stream mapping, etc.)

Quality experience a strong plus

Proven project management and process improvement expertise; must have demonstrated success leading sustained, successful CI transformations with proven results, preferably in multiplant manufacturing environments.

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated understanding of cost and productivity drivers and related financial implications

Able to develop and execute both strategic and tactical plans; comfortable being "hands-on" when necessary

Successful experience managing and developing talent and building teams to improve organizational capacity

Confident yet "down to earth;" unassuming

Sense of urgency; has a bias for action and able to make "tough calls" when required

Ability to travel domestically; some international travel may be required (30 - 50% expected)

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary and an annual performance bonus, long term incentives, and other benefits and prerequisites

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.