Director of Manufacturing Operations (Wilkes-Barre)

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
• 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

Please reference job code 20636 with your response.