About this opportunity
GOJO, Makers of PURELL lists this Packaging Operations Director opportunity in wooster, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Objective
The Packaging Operations Director provides enterprise-level leadership for all packaging operations, including Fill, FTO and Blend, driving safety, quality, cost, service, and people outcomes. This role is accountable for aligning packaging strategy with broader manufacturing and business objectives while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all packaging functions and shifts.
The Director serves as a key manufacturing leader, partnering with Plant Leadership, Blending/Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver sustainable performance and support future growth.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end leadership for all packaging operations, including staffing, throughput, equipment performance, and material flow
Translate business and production strategies into effective packaging execution plans aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Establish short- and long-term operational strategies, including capacity planning, labor models, and capital needs
Partner with Plant Leadership to develop budgets, forecast costs, and manage packaging-related P&L impacts
Ensure seamless integration and coordination between Blending/Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Managers and key functional leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement across all packaging teams
Establish clear performance expectations, conduct talent reviews, and lead succession planning efforts
Champion training excellence, skill development, and standardized work practices
Own safety performance for all packaging operations, ensuring proactive risk management and regulatory compliance
Ensure packaging processes meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements
Partner with Quality to investigate, resolve, and prevent deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints
Promote a quality-first mindset through robust metrics, audits, and continuous improvement
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
Utilize data, KPIs, and problem-solving methodologies to drive performance
Champion standardization, best practices, and automation opportunities
Support new product introductions, line expansions, and packaging innovations
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be accepted
Minimum eight (8) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a facility with 24/7 operations
Proven experience leading multi-shift, multi-line packaging or production teams
Supervision/Coordination
Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Managers and key functional leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline
FLSA Status
Exempt
The expected starting pay for this role is between $122,700.00 - $168,700.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible, including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.
Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Worksite address
wooster, OH, 44691, US
Who can apply
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