Contract Packaging Operations Manager
| Company | Strategic HR |
|---|---|
| Location | Mason, OH, USA, Cincinnati, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment with hands on contract manufacturing or packaging management experience.
- Experience with delivering finished products to big box stores: compliance to routing guides (labels, warehousing requirements, and shipping requirements).
- Ability to build trust and create strong relationships.
- Ability to visualize the entire packaging and packing process and systematically break it down into actionable, achievable steps.
- Strong customer service orientation, collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a proactive self-starter.
- Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills, backward thinking, organizational excellence, and proficiency in project management with strong professional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in building and expanding our internal contract packaging business competency.
- Collaborate with Sales, Account Managers, and Estimating Teams to provide accurate lead times and costs for new contact packaging projects, including determining optimal setup, execution strategies, and conducting time studies.
- Oversee daily operations of the contact packaging department, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring production activities.
- Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and implement strategies that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and minimize costs.
- Support Lean and Continuous Improvement activities for contract packaging.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and execute packaging processes ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience managing 3rd party providers, complex projects and effective at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing and Supply Contracts.
- Project Management and Supply Chain experience.