Director of Manufacturing Operations
QLM Search is partnering with an international packaging manufacturer to appoint a Director of Manufacturing Operations, leading a multi-site manufacturing network across North America.
You will be joining a long-established, privately owned global business with a strong market position, continued investment and ambitious growth plans.
As Director of Manufacturing Operations you will report to senior leadership and be highly visible with the business.
The successful candidate will drive a step change in operational performance, optimising the manufacturing network, strengthening operational capability and delivering sustainable improvements in efficiency, productivity and profitability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing high-performing teams across a multi-site manufacturing network.
- Driving network optimisation, manufacturing excellence and operational transformation.
- Improving productivity, cost, quality and service through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Optimising capacity, assets and capital investment to support growth and operational efficiency.
- Building operational consistency through standardisation, performance metrics and best practices.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an accomplished Manufacturing Director, Operations Director or multi-site Operations Leader with experience across high-volume packaging manufacturing environments.
Candidates will bring a strong track record of multi-site leadership, operational excellence and measurable performance improvement, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
An outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact within a global manufacturing group investing in its North American growth and operational performance.