RR DONNELLEY IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED OPERATIONS LEADER TO MANAGER ONE OF THEIR LARGEST PACKAGING PLANTS IN DURHAM, NC!
As the leader of the plant, you will provide executive leadership to assigned locations towards the development and execution of plans and strategies for continually improving safety, quality, customer relationships, product development, productivity, and financial success. You will lead the plant through continual employee development, equipment utilization, equipment development (including automation), and facilities/systems improvement in all functions. Monitor progress and create action plans as necessary in order to achieve strategic plans, budgets, and corporate goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the plant to improved safety, quality, productivity, service performance, reduction of waste and overall cost containment on a consistent and continual basis in all areas.
- P&L responsibility for a Retail POP/POS and Folding carton Packaging production operation, including the preparation and management of capital and operational budgets.
- Maintain open communication with plant employees and Corporate Staff to improve safety, quality and productivity.
- Make recommendations regarding hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, training and merit increases of Plant Personnel. Motivate staff in support of department objectives and timely and effective schedules to ensure production goals.
- Work to improve the performance of employees through consistent and continual leadership in education and training programs.
- Provide guidance and direction to department managers regarding the continual improvement of operations for which they have ownership.
- Work with company Sales Representatives from an operational perspective to maintain and acquire new customers for the organization.
- Review and report on manufacturing activities, performances and results. Initiate team action to identify and remove problems with schedules, excessive costs, materials or other factors affecting quality, safety, service or productivity levels inconsistent with plant continual improvement efforts.
- Insure compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, EEO, and other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
- Provide reports and feedback of plant performance to Corporate Staff as required.
- Demonstrate commitment to continual process improvement efforts in order to assure that all customer expectations (internal and external) are exceeded.
- Lead the operation through a lean manufacturing journey
- Perform other related duties and business-related as required.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership skills, leading a plant of 600+ employees
- Excellent understanding of data, and utilizing data to define strategic and operational objectives
- Strong communication skills to manage internal and external contacts
- Track record of leading using lean manufacturing practices
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, industrial management, engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of diversified management experience in a printing facility
- Experience in Packaging Folding Cartons experience is required
- Excellent track record of leading continuous improvement cultural transformation
- Excellent knowledge of managing P&L, and strong financial acumen
ABOUT RRD
At RRD, our people make a difference every day – in production, working with customers, or behind the scenes in a support role. They know how to manage the job and exceed expectations. Founded in 1846, RRD is a global company that employs over 25,000 people in 40 countries across the globe. For a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with an innovative industry leader, consider starting or continuing your career with RRD!
The national pay range for this role is $146400 - $285000 / year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.