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The Colonial Group

Director of Manufacturing Operations

wilkes barre, PA

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Job description

Director of Operations – Multi-Site Manufacturing

We are seeking a Director of Operations to lead performance across multiple manufacturing sites for a packaging manufacturer that is expanding. This role is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and cost across a multi-plant footprint and works closely with executive leadership and customers to support growth and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and optimize operations across multiple manufacturing facilities

Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery

Establish KPIs, operating cadence, and standardized best practices across sites

Lead, develop, and align Plant Managers and site leadership teams

Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance

Work directly with key customers to support service levels, capacity planning, and issue resolution

Participate in customer meetings, audits, and plant visits as needed

Support capital planning, equipment investments, and capacity expansions

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including multi-site responsibility xhqgsiq

Experience in packaging manufacturing including rigid packaging and flexible packaging, experience with plastic extrusion, injection molding, blow molding also a plus

B2B (business-to-business) manufacturing experience required

Proven ability to drive operational improvements across multiple sites

Strong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills

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Please reference job code 20636 with your response.

Worksite address

wilkes barre, PA, 18702, US

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